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June 24, 1999 

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Books and more: Find out 

what's happening @ the 

Canton Public 

Library./ A3 

Cop Calls: An area teen is 

arrested for drunken driving 

following an 

accident. /A4 

OPINION 

Cherry Hill Village: How 

well this innovative development 

will blend in with 

the rest of Canton will 

determine its 

success./ A14 

COMMUNITY LIFE 

Togetherness: They went 

to the same college and 

studied the same subject, 

but little did they know 

they would end doing the 

same kind of job in neighboring 

communities./B1 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Music: Mudpuppy featuring 

Paul Randolph, a 

Southfield High School 

graduate, has a lot to celebrate 

these days. It just 

released a live album, 

"One Night Only," and 

now it's part of a national 

advertising 

campaign./El 

Festival: The three-day 

Frog Island Festival, on 

the Huron River in Ypsilanti's 

Depot Town district, 

features zydeco, 

blues, and jazz./El 

Good advice: Words of 

wisdom carry Realtors 

through good times and 

bad./ F1 

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Starkweather students get their diplomas. A12 

Canton -year-old Canton resident 

didn't mind driving into Detroit to 

pick up his wife. Darshana. from 

work He. after all. didn't like her to 

go into the city by hen«elf 

But Sikka never made it down 

town. Heading eastbound on 1 94 

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day. his car 

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A2(C) The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 

'Sharks' open summer series 

BR RICHARD PEAKL 

9KATF WRITER 

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Canton Township's summer 

series of weekly Heritage Park 

music programs, as popular with 

the bands who play in it as it is 

with those who attend it, returns 

today for an eighth consecutive 

year. 

"Not a week goes by that I 

dent get calls from bands" wanting 

to play in the Canton Summer 

Concert Series, says Bob 

Dates, recreation supervisor for 

the Parks and Recreation Division. 

"Every band that's ever played 

hpre loves our facility,* as do 

those who've merely heard of it, 

he says. "It makes it a hard 

choice each year" to decide who 

gets to perform, he adds. 

To kick off the 1999 edition, 

the popular Detroit-area band 

Moose and Da Sharks will offer a 

r6ck 'n' roll oldies show at 7:30 

p,m. today. 

All concerts are presented in 

the outdoor amphitheater near 

the big pond at Heritage. The 

park is located behind the township's 

administration and library 

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buildings at Canton Center Road he adds, which is why two such 

and Civic Center Drive. 

concerts are scheduled this year. 

TTie series also happens to be a A couple other bands play Cur- 

good way to "showcase Heritage rent Top 40 hits. 

Park and the amphitheater" for "We've pushed the family 

those on both sides of the micro- theme: Concerts the whole famiphone, 

Dates says, "because, ly will want to come to," Dates 

with the pond and trees in the says. "We like to make it a 

background, it's such a beautiful . wholesome family atmosphere." 

area." 

Besides listening to the music, 

What started as just two or conoertgoers may ride the paddle 

three concerts in 1991 "has real- boats in the pond, get their faces 

ly grown in popularity" and size, painted, be entertained by 

to where there are now eight strolling clowns and have carica- 

consecutive Thursday night pertures done by an artist. Also 

formances by different bands. available are light concessions, 

Billed as "musical entertainment 

for the entire family," the 

free concert series offers "a little 

bit of everything," Dates sayB: 

Pop tunes, jazz, country, oldies 

and Motown soul. 

"People really like the oldies," 

such as cold drinks and popcorn. 

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presented on eight successive 

Thursday nights in the 

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each starting at 7:30 p.m.: 

• June 24: 'Moose & Da 

Sharks" - Good old-time rock 

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Crackerjack Band' - The 

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today. 

• July*: "Counterplay" - Sixpiece, 

horn-driven powerhouse 

w)th a piayiist of 1960s' classic 

rock and Motown. 

• July IS: "Waco*- A little 

bit of country in Heritage Park. 

• My 22: "Secrets"- A Canton 

summertime favorite. 

• My 29: "Hot-Ice" - A perfect 

Mend of rock and soul. 

• Aug. 8c 'Sunset Boulevard' 

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T.J. Frader, 11, delivers the 

Canton Observer in the Glengarry 

subdivision. He has been 

delivering the Observer since 

May 1998. 

The Lowell Kiddle School student's 

favorite subjects are Math 

and Science. His hobbies are 

hockey, reading and video 

TJ. wants to attend the University 

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Earning money is one thing 

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T.J. is the son of Tim and 

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Kyle 8, and Kevin 8. 

If you want to be • Canton 

Superintendent fromAl 

said Walcott 1 know this is the 

fastest growing district in Wayne 

County and has its challenges." 

Walcott, who lists 30 years of 

education experience, was the 

superintendent of a district 

about a fourth the sixe of Plymouth-Canton. 

However, that 

doesn't seem to phase him. 

"I can't see a problem," said 

Walcott. "When I moved to 

Mona Shores it wss a smaller 

district than the one I came 

from, and it had fewer people to 

do the job. A lot depends on the 

structure and the number of people 

we have to do the job." 

Walcott, who said he likes to 

get out and meet students and 

teachers as part of his day, said 

he just doesn't want to be a caretaker 

until the permanent superintendent 

is chosen. 

"I would like to think that my 

being here will make it a better 

place for students, parents and 

the staff," Walcott said. "I cer- 

TJ. 

tainly won't be able to aolve all 

the problems, but I will begin 

working on them. All I can do is 

my best." 

Board members believe Walcott 

is the right person to fill in 

as superintendent in the short 

term. 

"The committee felt he is the 

stronger of the two candidates 

because his experience has been 

in a similar district to this one, 

and has had more experience in 

larger districts," said Trustee 

Elisabeth Givens. 

"(Mr. Walcott) does have more 

experience in construction projects, 

having been in situation 

where he was in charge of building 

projects. That gave him the 

edge," added Mike Maloney, 

board president. 

The other candidate for the job 

was Albert Meloy, who retired 

last year as superintendent of 

schools in Adrian. 

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Liberty Fest from, page A1 

70s during the festival. Dates 

said it was key in bringing large 

crowds to Heritage Park. 

"Based on my paat experience," 

he added, "some people 

come no matter what. But for 

others if there's a threat of rain, 

they won't come. People that 

were teetering did come." 

Preparations for Liberty Fest 

2000 are already under way. 

Next year's gala will be pushed 

back a week to June 22-25. 

"Our goal is to have one week 

or 10 days between the Liberty 

Fest and the fourth of July," 

said Dates. 

An exact attendance count for 

this year's festival wasn't available 

at Observer press time. But 

so many folks came to the fireworks 

show that Summit Parkway, 

from Canton Center Road 

to Glengarry, became a makeshift 

parking lot."* 

"It was amazing,' Dates said. 

Despite the huge crowd, Canton 

Police reported no major 

problems or incidenta from the 

fireworks display. Township officers, 

special enforcement and 

police reserve members helped 

provide crowd control. 

Fireworks lasted for about 35 

minutes. A larger budget 

allowed for additional fireworks. 

Dinner time: Jessica Sunyog, 

11, feeds a goat at 

Bristle's Petting Farm of 

Brooklyn, Mich. 

Dates commented. 

"It was by far our best fireworks 

show," he said. 

Attractions such as the "Fri- 

On stage: Paul Felch (from left) Chuck Colby, Mark 

Stiles and Glenn Williams, better known as the vocal 

group "Three Men and a Tenor" perform Saturday 

evening. 

Audience: Marlyn 

Bergstrom of Canton 

and Elnore Usher of 

Westland look over a 

performers' bio sheet 

during Saturday's 

concert. 

Did you know? 

• June 26, 1976 rs the birthday 

of the world's tallest building 

and freestanding structure? 

The CN Xower in Toronto is 

1,815 feet-5 inches high. 

• The dedication of the Saint 

Lawrence Seaway took place on 

June 26, 1959? As a project 

undertaken jointly by Canada 

and The U.S., the waterway provides 

access between the 

Atlantic Ocean and the Great 

Lakes. 

• June 30 is one of the times 

that has been favored for the 

addition or subtraction of a second 

from our clock time to coordinate 

atomic and astronomical 

time? 

NPR recommends? 

Here are some summer book 

titles recommended by National 

Public Radio: 

• "Human Voices" by Penolope 

Fitzgerald 

• 'Stranger in a Strange 

Land" by Robert Heinlein 

• "Dangerous Friend" by 

Ward Just 

• "Close Range Wyoming Stones" 

by Annie Proulx 

• "Singer from the Sea" by 

Sheri Tepper 

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Q: What is the earliest crop 

cultivated by man 1 

A: Rice, now a staple food for 

more than half the human race, 

is the earliest crop cultivsted by 

msn. Its roots are believed to 

have originated in northern 

Thailand where nee grains, dating 

back to 3500 B.C. were discovered 

at an archeological site 

Deemed one of the Five Sacred 

Crops by the Chinese, this 

healthful grain did not reach 

European palates until the ninth 

century Seven hundred years 

later, it became the rage in 

Madagascar. In 1694, a ship en 

route from Madagascar to England 

got thrown off course and 

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S.C. and become known as "Carolina 

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in the world and is the leading 

rice exporter. 

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Heard any good books lately? 

Here are some non-fictjon 

books on audio tape available at 

the library . 

• "Deathwatch" by Robb 

White 

• The Fireside Chats of FDR" 

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• The Fisherman's Lady" by 

George MacDonald 

• "The Greatest Generation" 

by Tom Brokaw 

• "Harriet Tubman" by Ann 

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• "Indio" by Sherry Garland 

Hot topic of the week 

• June 25 marks the anniversary 

of the Battle of Little 

Bighorn, fought in 1876 Lt Col 

George Armstrong Custer, landing 

military forces of more than 

200 men. attacked an encampment 

of Sioux Indians led by 

Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crasy 

Home near Little Bighorn River 

in Montana. Custer and all men 

in his immediate command were 

killed in the brief battle (about 

two hours) of Little Bighorn 

One horse, named Comanche, is 

said to have been the only survivor 

among Custer's forces 

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The Observer 4 Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 

Showtime: 

Livonia residents 

Renee 

Boudreau, 7, 

Michelle 

Boudreau, 11, 

HayleyArmstrongof 

Canton, 5, 

and Michele 

DeBeaudry of 

Livonia, 7, 

have a good 

time during 

the performance 

of 

"Three Men 

and a Ttnor." 

R V • 

day Night Fun 

Zone" also brought more people 

to the festival. Games such as 

rock-wall climbing, a bungee run 

and obstacle course were geared 

towards older children. 

"The middle and high schoolaged 

kids had a ball," said Dates. 

"The rock-wall climb was very 

popular." 

There were plenty of activities 

for younger children as well. 

A pie-eating contest kicked off 

the festival Thursday. Movies, 

face painting and several contests 

also provided entertainment. 

Canton's Chamber of Commerce 

sponsored, "Guess the 

Weight of Bob* the Bull" contest. 

Jessica Burton, 11, and Matthew 

Cade, 2, each won large floating 

water toys. 

Dstes and township officials 

were glad to see so many people 

have a good time at the festival. 

But, he added, the event has gotten 

about as large as it can. 

"We're getting close to that 

spot," said Dates. "We can't get 

much bigger than the park we're 

in. This is ideal. This is the spot 

we wanted." 

Even with record attendance, 

Dates said it's unlikely festival 

revenue will exceed expenses. A 

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The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNB 24, 1999 

Accident leads to drunken driving arrest County parks director can cut park fees after storms 

An 18-year-old.Ypsilanti man 

was arrested for drunk driving 

after being involved in an accident 

at the intersection of Cherry 

Hill and Canton Center roads 

June 18. 

According to township police 

reports, the man struck a second 

vehicle in the intersection. His 

vehicle, a 1996 GMC, flipped on 

its side as a result. 

Neither he nor a 15-year-old 

Westland girl passenger was 

seriously hurt. Police reports 

didn't indicate the status of the 

second vehicle or its driver. 

After arriving on the scene, 

Canton Police officers noticed 

empty beer cans in the 18-year - 

old's vehicle, reports said. A 

breathalyzer test was later per- 

formed on the man at the 

department. 

it indicated that he was legally 

intoxicated at the time of the 

accident, reports said. He was 

charged with operating under 

the influence. 

He now has a June 25 preliminary 

examination date at 35th 

District Court in Plymouth. 

Stolen radio 

A 28-year-old Canton woman 

told police that an AM/FM cassette 

player was stolen out of 

her vehicle between June 16-18. 

The radio was valued at $90. 

One tape was also reported 

missing. Police have no suspects. 

Assault 

A 9-year-old Canton boy was 

squirted with bleach on June 17. 

A second youth, whom police 

reports foiled to identify, squirted 

the boy with bleach from a 

water gun. The solution landed 

on the boys clothes causing $40 

worth of damage, reports said. 

The attack was unprovoked, 

according to reports. No injuries 

to the 9-year-old were reported. 

Credit card fraud 

A 49-year-old Canton man is 

seeking prosecution of his son 

after nearly $2,000 worth of cash 

withdrawals and merchandise 

were bought with a stolen credit 

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card. 

According to township police 

reports, his 15-year-old son took 

the credit card from his room on 

June & Cash advances totaling 

more than $1,300 and more than 

$500 worth of merchandise, 

including shoes, clothing, sun 

glasses and music CDs, were 

obtained with the card. 

The teen made the transactions 

between June 7-11. Police 

apprehended the 15-year-old 

after he attempted to make a 

purchase at Target on June 14. 

The father told police he wanted 

to prosecute. 

Suspended license 

A 21-year-old Commerce 

Township man was arrested by 

Canton Police June 11 on 

charges of driving with a suspended 

license. According to 

reports, the man led police on a 

chase for several miles before 

being apprehended. 

A township officer was sitting 

in his patrol vehicle on southbound 

1-275 when he saw the 21year-old 

drive by in a 1992 Plymouth 

Laser going at a high rate 

of speed. Reports said he 

motioned to the man to pull 

over, but the command was 

ignored. 

The Commerce Township man 

continued driving on 1-275 and 

exited onto Michigan Avenue 

heading eastbound. From there, 

he continued to Lots Road then 

went south. 

He finally stopped and exited 

his vehicle in the rear of a motel 

off of Lots. Reports said the man 

ran into nearby woods, but was 

caught by the Canton officer. He 

was taken to the township police 

department without further incident. 

Larceny 

Nearly $6,000 worth of appliances 

were stolen from a home 

under construction in the 45000 

block of Muirfield June 11. 

Reports said an oven, dishwasher 

and generator were 

among the items stolen. The 

home is part of the Fairway 

Pines development. 

Police have no suspects. 

Summit pool staff honored for safety 

BY SCOTT DANIEL 

STAFF WRITKH 

Musicians aren't the only performers 

hitting platinum these 

days. 

Summit on the Park's aquatic 

center was recently granted the 

Platinum Safety status from 

nationally renowned Ellis and 

Associates. It is the Texas-based 

firm's highest honor. 

"It is an elite thing," Canton 

Aquatics Specialist Jim McNellis 

said. "It shows diligence on the 

part of our lifeguards and that 

they are taking the responsibility 

of being s lifeguard seriously." 

Ellis made the announcement 

earlier this spring. The firm specializes 

in aquatic risk management 

for scores of municipalities 

around the country. 

The award recognizes solid 

work done by Summit aquatic 

staff in 1998. According to 

McNellis, a number of stringent 

criteria had to be met to earn 

the honor. 

• All lifeguards must appear 

professional. That means in 

dress, having rescue equipment 

ready and have an anticipatory 

posture and demeanor. 

• Lifeguards must follow the 

"10-20" rale. That means guards 

must scan their area of responsibility 

every 10 seconds and 

never be more than 20 seconds 

from any point in that area. 

• The facility must have rescue 

equipment within one 

minute of all areas. That 

includes oxygen tanks, back 

boards and communication 

devices, among others. 

Those are just a few of the 

requirements, McNellis said. 

Ellis Associates visited the Summit 

five times - unannounced - 

last year to "audit" or check for 

those criteria, he added. 

Gaining platinum status 

means that the aquatic center 

and staff met standards 100 percent 

of the time. 

Award levels include bronze, 

silver, gold and platinum. Canton 

had been at silver status in 

1996 and '97. 

"There's an awful lot of camaraderie 

on our staff," said 

McNellis. "They pick up the 

slack for each other." 

One other factor makes the 

award even more special. 

Ellis has more than 1,300 

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group, just 28 received platinum 

status. Only two of those, including 

the Summit, operate yeararound. 

The aquatic center currently 

has 65 lifeguards. An average of 

six to eight cover the Summit's 

five pools at any one time. 

Each guard is required to take 

four hours of training each 

month to keep rescue skills and 

knowledge up-to-date. 

"We attribute a lot of our success 

to that fact," said McNellis. 

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while Newburgh-to-Naniin Mills 

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are $10. 

Coleman told commissioners 

fees could be reduced as an 

incentive to draw golfers after 

heavy rainstorms. That may 

attract more golfers — and additional 

revenue — when the 

courses are still soggy. 

"At Warren Valley, sometimes 

it takes a week or two to clean, 

because it ia in a flood plain," 

Coleman said. 

These fee reductions will be 

"prominently displayed and uniformly 

applied," the ordinance 

states. A record will be maintained 

to examine the effectiveness 

of a fee reduction. 

Coleman said iater that other 

golf courses also have special 

reduced rates in the fall. 

McNamara and Coleman had 

wanted to reduce a nonresident 

fee for the county's two golf 

courses from $2 to $1, but a 

motion by Commissioner 

Senate jockeys to move date 

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^Trying to be the first state to 

hold a presidential primary election 

is like bidding for the Superbowl; 

you can try, but the competition 

is tough. 

"It's more like bidding for the 

Olympics," quipped one legislative 

aide, who then chose to 

remain anonymous. 

State senators voted unanimously 

Wednesday, June 16. to 

move the date of next year's 

Republican presidential primary 

election up from the third Tuesday 

in March to the fourth Tuesday 

in February. 

"I'm sure Gov. Engler would 

like Michigan to be the first 

ptate to nominate George W 

bush," Rep. Ruth Ann Jamnick. 

Mfpsilanti, said. But it likely 

will not work out that way. 

, While the bill would set Michigan's 

primary on the date of New 

mpshire's scheduled election, 

). 22, New Hampshire law 

a for the primary there to be 

held one full week ahead of 

every other state. 

* So that primary will just be 

moved up. Still Michigan would 

be first among the larger states 

Jo host the Republican primary. 

Sen. Ken Sikkema, R- 

Grandville, sponsored Senate 

Bill 51 to move the primary date 

jkhead of those held in New York, 

California and the "Super Tuesday" 

primary elections. 

Michigan Democrats, too, will 

challenge the traditional dominance 

of New Hampshire and 

Iowa in the presidential race 

next year. Where the Michigan 

GOP holds an open primary, the 

Democrats hold caucuses limited 

only to those who have declared 

party membership. The state 

party has set its caucuses for 

Feb. 12, five days after the 

scheduled Feb. 7 Iowa caucuses. 

All this is intended to gain a 

more prominent place for Michigan 

in the selection of the nominees. 

At present, with the 

Republican primary election held 

in late March, Michigan is the 

26th state to vote. That's late in 

the process, and often the nominee 

has already been decided by 

that time. Since the election carries 

a cost of $6 million, lawmakers 

want to make the state's 

preferences known earlier. 

But even supporters are skeptical 

about whether the changed 

date will bring Michigan the 

attention of the national campaigns. 

They question whether it 

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"You never know when you are 

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Sen. Thaddeus McCotter, 

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Jamnick, a former Ypsilanti 

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Bernard Parker, D-Detroit, to 

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Kay Beard, D-Westland, and 

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Wayne, who represents Canton, 

voted for Parker's amendment, 

while Commissioners Lyn 

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Husk, R-Redford, supported 

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voting against Parker's amendment. 

Coleman told commissioners 

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cities of Inkster and Westland 

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"There are times we have to 

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"Four dollars is a lot for a kid," 

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Coleman disagreed. "The bigger 

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Coleman said. Any fee reduction 

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Coleman said.. 

Parker's amendment on the 

Chandler fees was sent to the 

commission's Committee on 

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on Roads, Airports and Public 

Services. The remaining fees 

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Veterans can apply for casino jobs 

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Services for Sikka were held 

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Home in Garden City. Private cremation 

followed. 

Algie Lee Cargill HI and Xaviera 

Bond were also killed in the accident, 

which occurred shortly after 

2 p.m. Friday. Both were 26 years 

old and residents of Ypsilanti. ' 

The driver of the tractor-trailer, 

Thomas Wayne Hemsuth, 26, of 

Beverly, Ohio, sustained no 

injuries. 

Hemsuth struck a second semitruck 

after hitting Sikka. The driver 

of that truck, Roberto Galdanmer, 

28, of Montebello, Calif., was 

released from the University of 

Michigan Medical Center in Ann 

Arbor Sunday. 

An investigation of the accident 

ia on-going by the Michigan State 

Police. Trooper Christopher 

Youngblood said it appears Hemsuth 

may have fallen asleep at the 

wheel as he drove westbound on I- 

94. 

That's what we think," he said, 

"but ifs not a definite yes." 

• Charges, if any, will not likely 

come until next week. Youngblood 

•aid he is waiting for results of a 

blood-alcohol test on Hemsuth 

before concluding the investigation. 

As for Sikka, his family is simply 

trying to cope. 

"It was a tragic accident," Patel 

said. "Everyone is trying to pull 

together." 

Sikka worked as an industrial 

and computer engineer with 

Wayne County for nearly three 

decades. Recently, his duties were 

as the county's director of purchasing. 

"He was a tremendously conscientious 

person," said Wayne County 

Director of Public Services 

Cameron Priebe. "He really cared 

about his job and took it seriously." 

Sikka was responsible for purchasing 

maintenance vehicles and 

equipment. Priebe said he also 

was heading up the department's 

Y2k computer efforts. 

"He'll be missed in both areas," 

said Priebe. "A lot. He had a great 

attitude and was always pleasant 

to work with. 

"He was truly a gentleman." 

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take it from the contingency fund, 

which is intended for surprises." 

Bisel said getting approvals for 

utilities and storm water retention 

plana took much longer than anticipated. 

Those delays caused what 

is now a four-week hold up in construction, 

which is pushing the 

completion of the project to the 

limit, Aug. 2000. 

"The critical thing right now is 

to get the foundation in, second is 

to get the steel up, and the third is 

to get the building enclosed before 

winter," said Bisel. "When the 

building is enclosed we can go full 

blast and make up some lost time." 

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Funeral services for Dan 

Agacinski, Plymouth-Canton 

Schools finance director, were 

held Sunday at Sacred Heart 

Church in Auburn Hills. 

Agacinski, 50, of Auburn Hills, 

died June 17 during an apparent 

diabetic attack. 

Managers in Redford Township, 

told the school board, "If we don't 

have the walls up before the 

inclement weather hits us, we're 

going to be in a rough spot. Right 

now, we're looking at July 31 

(2000) for the district to move in, 

but there will still be some finishing 

of the project in August." 

School district officials knew it 

would be a tight squeeze to have 

the school completed after voters 

approved an $18.8 million bond 

proposal last October. In fact, 

$150,000 was spent for design 

work before the vote to get a jump 

on the project. 

The middle school became a 

necessity when Livonia Public 

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morning and had two convulsions 

brought on by low blood 

sugar," said Cathie, his wife. 

"He stopped breathing and died 

while en route to St. Joseph's 

Hospital in Pontiac." 

Mrs. Agacinski said an autopsy 

haw been performed to determine 

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Sikka came to the Detroit area 

shortly after earning a masters 

degree from the University of Min- 

"He was a very intelligent maa," 

said Paul. 

He said his father-in-law had an 

excellent sense of humor. - 

"He had a sarcastic senss of' 

humor," Patel said. "Hs loved le " 

make everyone laugh." 

Sikka was a native of Jhaag,< a 

India. He was active in Canton'*.. 

Indian immunity and enjoyed eel- *: 

ebrating its culture. ~ ^ " * 

"He loved to sing," said Patel. • 

"He had «nging parties with Hindi 

songs." 

Despite his work schedule and 

cultural activities, Patel said 

Sikka never lost touch with his 

family. 

"He was very supportive of me 

about my schooling," he commented. 

Memorials for Sikka can bs 

made to the Hindu Temple in 

Canton, 44955 Cherry Hill Road, 

48187. 

Schools announced that after 16" 

years of renting Lowell Middle 

School to Plymouth-Canton, it 

would terminate the lease agreement 

in July 2000. 

If the school isn't finished in 

time to begin the 2000-2001 school 

year, the school board may have to 

consider split shifts or extended 

days for students, the very scenarios 

it had hoped to avoid. 

"I think this will be s tight project," 

admitted Mike Maloney, 

school board president. "I think 

we have plenty of time before it 

becomes apparent that we're going 

to miss. I think we should plan for 

Mr. Agacinski was hired June 

23, 1998, as the finance director—, 

for the school district. 

Survivors include his sister, 

Diane Golonka and her husband, 

David of Canton. 

The family suggests memorials 

be sent to The March of 

Dimes. 

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They only missed one question 

on the entire test. No, not the 

takers, the graders. 

The Department of Education 

•H set to unveil results from 

tb* most recent round of Michigan 

Education Assessment Progress 

tests on Friday, June 11, 

wk'aa personnel thfere began to 

notice discrepancies in some of 

the numbers, according to Public 

Inlmnation Officer Brad Wurfel. 

Upon checking, they found the 

firm hired on contract to tabulate- 

the statewide scores, 

National Computer Systems of 

Iowa City, Iowa, had missed one 

question on the fifth grade sci- 

ence test. 

The answers to that question 

simply weren't included in the 

final tallies. 

State Superintendent Arthur 

Ellis decided to pull back the 

results until NCS could correct 

the error and verify the remainder 

of its results, Wurfel 

explained. 

With scores still being checked 

this Monday, Wurfel was unable 

to give a date certain for release 

of the test scores. But he said he 

anticipated they would be ready 

for release late this week or 

early next week. 

Some individual and school 

test results have already been 

issued, sent to students' homes 

by districts, but those numbers 


Overlooked question delays MEAPs Sierra Club plans 

will change slightly for the fifth 

grade science test as a result of 

retabulation. Wurfel said hs 

anticipates any changes will be 

minor, since the error occurred 

only on-one question on the teat. 

Early indications are that 

adding back that queation will 

improve statewide teat results, 

Wurfel said, but again only 

slightly. 

NCS has been preparing, distributing 

and tabulating the 

results of Michigan's MEAP test 

under contract with the state 

Department of Education for 12 

years. TTiis is the first year of a 

three-year contract renewal. 

Wurfel said the glitch will 

result in "negotiating «»me of 

the finer points of the contract." 

He said the department will be 

talking with NCS to "iron out 

communications" between the 

department and the contractor. 

Wurfel attributed the glitch to 

problems in communications. 

Only three companies in the 

United States are large enough 

to handle administration of 

Michigan's MEAP tests, Wurfel 

said. For the last contract renewal, 

only NCS submitted a bid, he 

explained. 

Wurfel emphasised that the 

errors indicated no problems 

with the test itself, only with the 

tabulation of the results. 

When issued, the results will 

include scores of science and 

writing tests given to students in 

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PATHWAYS TO AUTO HISTORY 

Atrip down one of the Ford 

Heritage Trails u a history 

lesson in Michigan's automobile 

heritage. 

The four trails include routes 

along the Rouge River, Huron- 

River Raisin, Woodward Avenue, 

and Windsor and the southwest 

corner of Ontario, Canada. They 

were set up as "self-guided 

tourism trails based on the preservation 

and interpretation of the 

evolution of the automobile industry 

in this area,' said Nancy 

Darga, chief of design for the 

Wayne County Park system. 

As the result of a bi-partisan 

effort by U.S. Rep. John Dingell, 

D-Trenton, and U.S. Rep. Joe 

Knollenberg, R-Troy, President 

Clinton signed the Automobile 

National Heritage Area Act of 

1998 in November of that year. 

The act designates southeastern 

Michigan as the true home of the 

automobile industry. It also will 

generate seed money for the historical, 

recreational and educational 

development of six primary 

corridors related to automobile 

history: Lansing, 

Woodward Avenue, Sauk 

Trail/Chicago Road, Rouge 

River, Flint and the 

Detroit River. 

These corridors recently incorporated 

into the Automobile 

National Heritage Partnership, 

which will be eligible for federal 

funding up to $1 million a year for 

10 years. 

Darga, along with Don Weriing, 

director of the Henry Ford 

Fairlane Estate in Dearborn, has 

been involved in developing the 

Ford Heritage Trails since 1989. 

Their efforts predate the ANHP. 

"We created it as a model of 

what we could do with the 

Automobile National Heritage 

area," said Darga. 

Darga said she and Weriing 

limited their scope. "Don and I 

knew we couldn't tell the whole 

story, so we decided to tell the 

Ford story." 

Darga and Weriing began 

efforts to historically register all 

the mills along the Rouge River 

route, which runs from Greenfield 

Village or the Henry Ford 

Fairlane Estate to downtown 

Northville. The mills include 

Nankin, Cherry Hill, Newburgh, 

Plymouth-Wilcox, Waterford- 

Adistra, Phoenix and Northville. 

. Between 1918 and 1944, Henry 

Ford converted these mills into 

village industries, small manufacturing 

plants that offered farmers 

jobs within their rural communities. 

Darga said the communities in 

which these mills exist did not 

always realize their* historical 

value. Back in 1985, Plymouth 

wanted to demolish Wilcox Mill. 

"No one understood the significance 

of the auto industry in their 

own backyard." 

However, Plymouth became the 

first community to provide Darga 

with $2,000 to develop travel 

brochures and signage for the 

trail. Consequently, every community 

along the trail was asked for 

a $2,000 contribution. 

Nankin, Cherry Hill and 

Northville mills are in the process 

of restoration. "The other mills 

are still awaiting the love and 

attention they so deserve," said 

Darga. 

Also, development of all 

the Ford Heritage Trails 

remains ongoing. The 

Rouge River route has a 

17.5-mile bike trail along 

Hines Park from Dearborn to 

downtown Northville. The trail 

connects Nankin, Newburgh, 

Plymouth-Wilcox, Waterford- 

Adistra, Phoenix and Northville 

mills. 

Future plans for the Rouge 

River route include bike trails 

connecting Hines Park bikeway to 

the Henry Ford Fairlane Estate 

and Cherry Hill to the Northville 

plant. Routes through Canton 

may translate into a bikeway or 

bike route. j 

Preserving the mills has become 

a mission for Darga, a historian 

and naturalist. 

"The whole reason I spent to 

much of my personal time campaigning 

for the mills is that my 

kids needed to know their grandparents' 

efforts working for the 

automobile industry changed the 

world - how we do business, how 

we manufacture, how we trade " 

For additional information and 

brochures, contact Darga at (734) 

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H 

enry Ford gave life to his slogan 

-One foot In the son and one 

foot in industry" whan he created 

a aeries of smalt. hydroelectric ally 

powered factories In the countryside 

thai tapped Into nearby streams. 

Between 1918 and 1944. Ford purchased 

several mills and mill sites tn 

the Middle Rouge Valley and convert 

ed them into small-parts manufacturing 

factories. Those became part of a 

larger 'village industry- project tha* 

included mill-factories along the 

Huron. Saline and Raisin rivers. Farmers 

worked at the lactones part time. 

Ford hoped his viHage industries 

would restore balance between the 

industrial cities and the rural countryside. 

which had been so disrupted by 

modem times. 

Today, the Ford mills remain a historically 

vital part of the Middte Rouge 

Parkway. 

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Nankin Mills, on Ann Arbor Trail in 

Westland. was built in 1863. It was 

the center of the former village of 

Pike s Peak, a prosperous community 

with stores, blacksmith shop, printers 

shop and post office founded about 

1850. 

Henry Ford, who often visited 

Nankin Mills in his chHtfwod, purchased 

it 1918. Shortly after It opened 

in 1920. the restored mill began producing 

screws followed by stencils for 

marking Ford parts. 

According to old accounts, on hot 

summer days the farmers from Pike's 

Peak who worked at the mill would 

jump into the mill race from the second 

story window. 

Nankin Mills, with its beautiful 12 

inch-thick sycamore beams, is now the 

headquarters of the Wayne County 

Parks Department. 

Built on the siteof an oW cider mill 

In 1934. Newburgh MiU. on Hines ' 

Drive in Livonia, was started by 

employees from the Rouge Plant and 

completed by fanners. When it opened 

a year later. It produced 96 percent of 

all the drills used by Ford plants worldwide. 

From 1935 to 1941. the Newburgh 

plant employed 30 men at S6 a day. 

During World War II. the plant made 

several parts for the Pratt and Whitney 

airplane engine. 

Production ceased in 1947. The 

building is now the headquarters of the 

Water-powered factories 

StMt turning: Northville 

Mill, formerly the Dubuar 

Mill, was purchased by 

Henry Ford in 1919. The 

location has been a mill site 

since 1827. 

Wayne County Sheriffs Mounted Division. 

WfcCOX (PLYMOUTH) —U. (—) 

This plant stands on the site of the 

old Hardenbergh grist mill, built around 

1850. The OW ViHage section of Plymouth 

(once called 'Lower Town*) 

evolved next to the mill and contains 

some of the city's oldest houses. 

Henry Ford purchased the mill in 

1920 and replaced the dilapidated 

building in 1923. The Plymouth Plant 

produced 95 percent of all tape (for 

making screws) used by Ford. During 

World War II, 60 men worked in two 

Combined labor. Construction 

of Newburgh Mill was 

started by Rouge Plant 

employees in 1934 and completed 

by area farmers. 

Between 1935 and 1941, 

workers made $6 an hour. 

shifts to manufacture aircraft engine 

parts in addition to the taps. AM production 

ceased after the war. 

The Phoenix !m, an Northville Road 

in Northville Township, stands on the 

site of the extinct vHlage of Phoenix, 

which existed only from 1837 to 

1880. Henry Ford bought the site in 

1919 and opened his new mill in 

1922. 

The Phoenix Plant produced electrical 

parts, voltage regulators and 

switches. It employed mostly women, 

who were considered to be especially 

suited to delicate assembly and weld 

ing work. Henry Ford objected to married 

women working outside the home, 

so most of the women were single or 

widowed. 

To Ford's credit, he paid the women 

the same $5 a day rate as the male 

employees. Seventy women worked at 

the plant. During World War II, they 

helped produce identification badges 

and electrical wiring for the M-7 gun 

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The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 

HEAT advises car owners to guard against auto theft 

Summer. It's a time for vacations, 

long leisurely afternoons 

at festivals and fairs and for just 

trying to keep cool. 

But not for auto thieves. They 

never vacation. In feet, summer 

may be one of their favorite and 

busiest seasons. HEAT (Help 

Eliminate Auto Thefts), a 

statewide auto theft prevention 

program, which operates a confidential, 

toll-free tip reward line 

(l-'800-242-HEAT), want to 

remind drivers that caution is in 

order even as they enjoy summer 

fun. 

"Summer is a wonderful time 

for Michigan families to unwind 

and relax," said Attorney General 

Jennifer Granhohn. "But it's a 

horrible time to let their guard 

down against crime. Michiganders 

should follow the Same 

basic rules to protect themselves 

and their homes whether it's 70 

degrees above or 70 below. 

Unfortunately, there's never a 

good season for throwing caution 

to the wind about safety or security." 

Car theft and other property 

crimes also are likely to happen 

when people gather in large 

crowds - at places like festivals 

and art fairs - according to 

Detroit Police Chief Benny 

Napoleon. "Though property 

crime in general and auto theft 

crime in particular are down significantly 

now in Detroit, people 

should always be on their 

guard," Napoleon said. Like 

many police agencies across the 

state, Detroit Police work regularly 

with HEAT to help solve 

auto theft crimes. 

"We encourage citizens to heed 

HEAT's safety tips. If they 

become aware of auto theft activities, 

call police and then call 

HEAT. We'd rather have people 

be careful and stay safe while 

they're having fun this summer, 1 " 

said Napoleon. 

HEAT says don't make yourself 

a target for car thieves this 

summer — follow these simple 

safety tips: 

n Use anti-theft safety devices 

such as door locks, alarms, steering 

column collars and window 

etchings. Layer these protection 

devices whenever possible. 

n Never leave your running 

vehicle unattended. 

n Don't leave valuables, such 

as cellular phones and planners, 

on the car seat. Store these 

items out of view. 

n If parking for a long period 

of time, don't leave windows 

rolled down. 

Tipsters can call the HEAT tip 

line to confidentially report auto 

theft-related information, including 

insurance fraud. Tipsters are 

rewarded up to $1,000 if their tip 

leads to the arrest and prosecution 

of a suspected car thief or a 

person suspected of auto theftrelated 

insurance fraud. 

Rewards up to $10,000 are 

issued, if a a tip results in the 

arrest and binding over for trial 

of suspected theft ring and/or 

AAA Michigan offers free anti-theft car etching 

AAA Michigan and the Michigan 

Auto Theft Prevention 

Authority (ATPA) will again 

offer free vehicle window etching, 

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting 

this month at the following 

locations through Aug. 27: 

June 24, Detroit West Office, 

7800 West Outer Drive; 25, 

Grosse Pointe Office, 19299 

Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe 

Woods; 29, Canton Office, 2017 

Canton Center Rd., and June 30 

at the Livonia Office, 37383 Six 

MileRd. 

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Office, 8350 West Grand River 

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7, Flint Office, G5009 West Bristol 

Rd.; 8, Utica Office, 45700 

Mound Rd.; 9, Washtenaw 

Office, 2650 Carpenter Rd., Ann 

Arbor; 13, Alpena Office, 2539 

U.S. 23 South; 14, Petoskey 

Satellite Office, 1301 South 

U.S. 131; 15, Gaylord Membership 

& Insurance Sales Agency, 

1662 S. Otsego Ave.; 16, Traverse 

City Office, 940 U.S. 31 

North; 20, Dearborn Office, 

18800 Hubbard Dr.; 21, Birmingham 

Office, 34802 Woodward 

Ave.; 22, Troy-Rochester Office, 

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Muskegon Office, 3575 Henry 

St., and July 29 at the Holland 

Office, 587 East 8th St. 

Aug. 3, Coldwater Office, 101 

West Chicago St.; 4, Niles Office, 

815 East Main St.; 5, Benton 

Harbor Office, 601 Riverview 

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933 Lapeer; 18, Saginaw Office, 

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A miniature copy of the vehicle's 

identification number (VIN) 

is acid-stenciled into the windshield, 

side and rear windows. 

The process does not harm the 

glass or detract from the vehicle's 

appearance. Stickers placed 

on each front side window warn 

would-be thieves that the vehicle 

has been protected. 

"Etching the VIN into the 

glass makes it hard for chop- 

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or its parts," stated Jerry Hinton, 

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Etching can be done only in 

dry weather and at temperatures 

above 50 degrees. Owners 

must bring their vehicle registration. 

"In the years the program has 

been operating, nearly 10,000 

vehicles have had their windows 

etched as a protection against 

auto theft. "We expect more than 

5,000 car owners to join with us 

this season to help stop thieves," 

Hinton said. 

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• hat's Happening at Schoolft 

This Week: June 26 to July 

• June 28: Recreational Golf - 

jufor beginning and advanced 

beginning golfers, this course 

m Reuses on the pre-awing routine, 

Ijie full swing, the short game, 

i' wiles and etiquette. Equipment 

& provided or bring your own. 

fhe six-week class begins Monday, 

June 28 at 5 p.m. or 6:10 

•r.m- for a $60 fee. 

^ Junior Tennis Camps - This 

6»ur-day camp is for tournament- 

Ifcvel competitors and provides 

$>nditioning and drilling on 

serves, volleyB, overheads, 

ground strokes and match play. 

The camp begins Monday, June 

$8 at 3:30 p.m. for a $85 fee. 

L 

June 30: Assertive Techniques 

for the Workplace - 

Learn techniques to improve 

your ability to deal with difficult 

situations decisively, yet diplomatically. 

You will project a 

confident image, have the ability 

to sell your ideas, say no when 

you mean no and give and 

receive constructive criticism 

Part of the American Management 

Association Certification 

Program, this five-week class 

begins Wednesday, June 30, for 

$146 fee. 

For information on these or 

other CES classes, call 734-462- 

4448. Schoolcraft College is 

located at 18600 Haggerty Road, 

between Six andSeven Mile 

roads, just west of 1-275. 

The Observer A Eccentric! THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 

Long Labor Day weekend defeated 

BY MIXE MALOTT 

HOMKTOWN NEWS SERVICE 

A longer summer vacation was 

the last thing on the minds of 

state representatives Thursday, 

June 17, before they recessed 

until fall. 

The Michigan House turned 

down a measure mandating a 

four-day weekend for school districts 

across the state for the 

Labor Day holiday. House Bill 

4099, sponsored by Rep. Scott 

Shackleton, R-Sault Ste. Marie, 

failed to pass muster in a 47-60 

vote. It is the second time this 

session representatives have 

considered and rejected the bill. 

With the school year getting 

longer, as a result of a state 

mandate, many districts now 

begin classes in August. That 

means a shorter vacation season 

for families with school-aged 

children and for the northern 

Michigan tourism industry. 

Shackleton argued it was a 

"family friendly bill," designed to 

give parents one last weekend 

with their kids before sending 

them back to school. He noted 

the bill would require that 

schools take off the Friday before 

Labor Day only for the next 

three years. Originally coupled 

with a requirement that the 

state create a school calendar 

study committee, that idea was 

dropped. 

Opponents argued that the bill 

would reduce local control of districts 

by boards of education. 

"We have local school boards 

that are elected. This bill is 

chopping away at local control," 

Rep. Doug Spade, D-Adrian, contended. 

"Next are we going to 

prevent the band from performing 

at the Memorial Day Parade 

so its members can stay home 

with their families on that holiday?" 

Rep. Nancy Quarles, D-Southfield, 

motioned unsuccessfully to 

have the bill amended to exempt 

year-round programs. 

Opponents further argued that 

school boards can choose to start 

the school year after Labor Day, 

but it should be their choice. 

They contended that if the state 

is going to mandate a four-day 

weekend for school districts, it 

should also mandate a long 

weekend on that holiday for government 

offices and businesses, 

so that parents are available to 

spend time with their children. 

Here is how local legislators 

voted: 

Reps. Gerald -Law, R-Plymouth, 

Bruce Patterson, R-Canton, 

Andrew Raczkowski, R- 

Farmington Hills, and Laura 

Toy, R-Livonia voted yes. 

Reps. Bob Brown, D-Dearborn 

Heights, Eileen DeHart, D-Westland, 

and Tom Kelly, D-Wayne, 

voted no. 

^Scholarships available j.275 construction closes more ramps 

1 Four $1,000 scholarships are 

available for the 1999-2000 fall 

and winter terms at Schoolcraft 

College to students who themselves 

are in the U.S. military or 

Uave a parent or grandparent 

*ho served honorably in the 

armed forces. 

C" % * 

. To quality, students must have 

completed one year of studies at 

Schoolcraft, have a 2.5 or higher 

grade-point average with no 

fewer than 12 credit hours per 

semester, and not have received 

excessive scholarships or grants. 

The American Legion Post 390 

in Rosedale Park is offering the 

scholarships to qualified students. 

The award can be 

renewed if the recipient maintains 

a 2.5 grade-point average 

while taking a minimum of 12 

credit hours per semester and is 

in a three-year program. 

Application deadline is Friday, 

July 30. Applications are available 

in the office of financial aid 

in the McDowell Building and 

must be returned to that office. 

For information, call (313) 

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at 18600 Haggerty Road, 

between Six and Seven Mile 

Roads, just west of 1-275. 

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The exit ramp from southbound 

1-275 to Eight Mile is now 

closed to traffic for about 12 dayB 

so it can be rebuilt. 

And Wednesday, an entrance 

ramp from eastbound Eight Mile 

to southbound 1-275 was closed 

through July 1 so construction 

crews can replace that ramp as 

part of the $49 million rebuilding 

of 1-275. 

Robin Pannecouk, spokeswoman 

for the Michigan Department 

of Transportation, said once the 

Eight Mile interchange is completed, 

crews will move to the 

Six Mile interchange and work 

on the ramps there, then follow 

with construction on the Seven 

Mile interchange. 

Motorists are advised to use 

the Seven Mile exits while crews 

work on Eight Mile ramps. "And 

when the crews work on Si* 

Mile, motorists will be able to 

use the Seven and Eight Mile 

exits," Pannecouk said. 

The closures do not affect the 

entrance and exit ramps on the 

northbound side of 1-275 at 

Eight Mile. The loop ramps at all 

the interchanges will remain 

closed through November. 

Work crews are paving the 

new southbound lanes for 1-275 

and working in a southerly direction. 

That side should be completed 

within the next four 

weeks, Pannefcouk said. 

"Starting next week, they will 

start on Five Mile and come back 

north to pave two shoulders and 

a fourth lane," Pannecouk said. 

Once paving is completed on 

the southbound lanes - scheduled 

for completion by mid-July 

- traffic in both directions will be 

crossed back over to the newly 

paved southbound side between 

Grand River and Five Mile Road. 

At that time, construction on 

the Grand River interchange and 

the ramp from westbound 1-696 

to southbound 1-275 will be completed. 

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Nature's song 

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Acolleague of mine took a solo 

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along the shoreline of Lake 

Superior and, for a couple of days, 

saw absolutely no one. No people. He 

had no radio, no TV. The only sounds 

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"It was great," he said. 

We were talking about it in the picnic 

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than we should have to hear each 

other over the traffic noises from the 

freeway and the sounds of drills and 

saws from the workers installing a 

new air conditioning system on the 

roof of the building. 

Back inside, attempting to concentrate 

on writing this column, I tried to 

tune out the conversations of my coworkers, 

the sound of the press running 

in another part of the building, 

the ringing telephones. 

And I wondered. Whatever happened 

to silence? What happened to 

those sounds of nature? They've been » 

overpowered by man-made noises 

that seem to have become not only 

acceptable but necessary parts of 

daily life. 

At home, in the morning, I can hear 

the birds singing in the backyard. But 

their songs are often drowned out by 

traffic noises from the street or airplanes 

making their landing approach 

to Willow Run. 

At night, in the spring and summer, 

I can sometimes hear the croaking of 

frogs in the wooded area across that 

street and I can also hear the low 

rumble of traffic roaring along 1-275 

In the 

car, or in her 

room, she 

has to have 

the radio on. 

The 'silence' 

gets to her. 

more than a mile 

away. 

In the car, driving 

to work, if 

the window is 

down, I have to 

turn the radio up 

to full volume to 

be able to hear 

the traffic and 

weather report 

over the noise 

coming from all around me. Nothing 

specific, like a huge semi rumbling 

past or some kid with his stereo up so 

loud that the bass shakes his car and 

mine. Just generic noise. 

The Teenager sometimes takes 

walks or jogs through the neighborhood 

late at night when it's dark and 

cool. She seems to like the quiet 

sounds of the night. 

But in the car, or in her room, she 

has to have the radio on. The "silence" 

gets to her. 

I love to watch those joggers who, 

while running for their health and 

breathing in the outside air, have 

their Walkmans plugged into their 

ears so they don't have to run in 

silence. 

Nature isn't silent. Anyone who has 

ever sat outside in a Florida marsh 

listening to hundreds of frogs croaking 

at the top of their lungs or gills or 

whatever they have knows that. Their 

decibel level can equal that of a 

teenager's car stereo. But it's the 

sound of nature. 

I guess I'm just too much of a 

dinosaur. When I was a kid growing 

up there was no television, radio was 

the medium for daytime soap operas 

and nighttime dramas, the transistor 

radio hadn't been invented and car 

radios were rarities. 

I liked to sit outside on the front 

porch when it was raining. Just sit - 

and listen to the ram. Or lie in the 

back yard at night, listening to the 

crickets and looking for shooting 

stars 

If we ever went to the beach or to a 

lake, the sounds were the sounds of 

waves splashing on the shore or 

maybe gulls squawking as they flew 

overhead No one brought radios or 

CD players along to shatter the 

sounds of nature. 

The Feminist has a theory that if 

people aren't "distracted" by the noise 

of radios or stereos or whatever, they 

might have to think - or even be 

introspective - and they don't want to 

do that She may be right. 

It's just so noisy in here right now, I 

can't think about it anymore 

Jack Gladden i* a copy editor for 

The Observer Newspapers He ln>e* in 

Canton. 

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Thursday. June 24. 1999 

Friends* paths cross at libraries 

BY HEATHER NEEDHAM 

STAFF WRITER 

What are the odds that a college 

friend studying the same subject 

will get a job doing the 

same thing in a city right next door? 

That's exactly what happened with 

Eva Davis, young adult librarian at 

Plymouth District Library .and Stefanie 

Halliday, young adult librarian at 

the Canton Public Library. 

Within two years they went from 

being classmates at the University of 

Michigan School of Information to 

being colleagues who constantly 

exchange ideas and shop talk via email 

and the telephone. 

Davis, a Plymouth Township resident, 

decided to become a librarian 

while in college, but Halliday, of Ann 

Arbor, knew from childhood that she 

wanted to work among books. 

Davis describes herself as outgoing 

while Halliday says she's more 

reserved. Davis attended college parttime 

while working full-time and Halliday 

went full- time and worked parttime. 

Davis spent her life growing up 

in Canton while Halliday, a "military 

brat," grew up in a variety of places. 

Both decided working with young 

adults was what they wanted to do. 

When Davis was having trouble deciding 

what class to take, Halliday spoke 

up about the young adult class. Davis 

decided to take the class, and the rest 

is history. 

"Young adult" refers to roughly the 

12-18 age group, an age group both 

women say they enjoy working with. 

Their relatively young ages, Davis is 26 

and Halliday is 25, make connecting 

with teens all the more easy. 

"We like to think that it helps," Halliday 

said. 

With dating, malls, car privileges 

and part-time jobs taking up a good 

chunk of most teenagers' time, trying 

to get them to come to a library may 

seem like a tall order. 

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Go to where?: Trying their hand at the lifesized 

game of Monopoly before it makes its 

U debut n at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 

in Westland on Sunday are Dave Droste 

(front row, from left), Kerry Bissell, Jann 

Martin (back row, from left), the church's 

youth director, Anna Bonde and Kim Sparrow. 

Monopoly game 

helps to finance 

mission work 

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STAFF WRITER 

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Youngsters in a Westland church's youth group have 

been making paper houses and buildings this spring in 

hopes of being able to repair real ones later this summer 

The paper edifices will be used Sunday. June 27. in a 

game of Life-Size Monopoly, a sort of Alice-in-Wonderland 

fundraiser at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 

Organizers hope it will enable the W estland teens to join 

others from across the country in a Workcamp Mission 

to fix up the homes of the needy and elderly in Nashua, 

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"We still need about $1,300 ifor the mission!." said 

Jann Martin, lay associate at the church The kids got 

the first $1,300 by hosting - under her direction - a dinner-dance 

fundraiser for adults in May 

Life-Size Monopoly will be played noon to 10 p.m. on a 

giant 30-»quare-foot Monopoly board at the church. 

37775 Palmer Road, west of Newburgh 

For $5 each per half hour, four people become human 

playing pieces on the board, competing against each 

other by rolling or throwing 18-cubic-inch dice 

They'll try to buy Boardwalk. Park Place, railroad, 

utility, hotel, building or house They'll he aided by 

Chance while alwaya facing the classic "Do Not Pass Go 

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Common denominator: College chums Stefanie Halliday (left) and Eva Davis are back together 

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June 21 and ends Aug. 6. It coincides 

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But he didn't back down. 

•I said, 'Sure!' I didnt know 

how, but Td do it," he said. 

Having learned Monopoly from 

playing - and always losing to - 

older brother Steve, Droste 

vowed that his project would 

"still turn out nice, still turn out 

gOOQ. 

As far back as he could 

remember, Droste tried to learn 

how things worked - so much so 

that his parents' motto early on 

was "Hide the screwdrivers from 

Dave!" 

They'd let him take apart 

appliances that were beyond 

repair, but it wasn't enough, 

Droste chuckled. "In Gram pa's 

car, I was always pushing the 

buttons. I didnt know what they 

did, but I would always be pushing 

them. Just a curious kid, 

always getting into things." 

For the Monopoly project, he 

chose muslin cloth for the board 

and used his drafting skills to 

pencil in the board design. Then 

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they have their own children, 

Davis said. 

So getting teens into the library 

is a challenge they're willing to 

tackle - with a little help from 

the teens themselves. 

Both librarians have advisory 

boards consisting of 12-18-yearolds. 

The boards provide input 

about what issues are hot with 

teens, what materials libraries 

should provide for teens and how 

libraries can draw teen readers. 

The Teen Advisory Board at 

the Plymouth library told Davis 

the library needs to stock more 

music, and the library listened. 

They said they wanted more 

Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync and 

Brittany Spears," Davis said. 

"They check them out the 

minute we put them out." 

A short-term goal for the 

women is getting teens interested 

in the summer reading programs 

at both libraries, which 

will feature a variety of multimedia 

activities with an Australian 

theme. 

Long-term goals include mak- 

he began coloring the blocks 

with Magic Markers, because 

they dyed the fabric and kept it 

washable. They also were cheaper 

than fabric paint, which 

would flake off from use. 

That phase took him a month 

of working four to eight hours at 

a time. It was "the biggest, most 

tims-consuming project I've 

done," he said. 

"It's fun, though, it's fun, ifs 

an experience," he said. 

Rail of the dice 

The dice originally were to be 

glued-together foam pieces colored 

with markers. But Droste, 

with auto foam and upholstery 

pieces from his full-time 

job at Phoenix Office Furnishings, 

got his grandmother, 

Gladys Seeger, to sew it together 

and iron-on big fabric dots. 

The Kroger Co. donated 30 

large and small grocery bags for 

hotels, houses and other game 

pieces. Droste's youth group 

drew in windows and doors and 

colored them with markers. 

ing teens feel welcome in the 

library. To accomplish this, the 

Canton library created a separate 

room, informally called the 

"bean bag room," for teen readers. 

"It seems like (teens) really 

appreciate their own space," Halliday 

said. 

TTie Plymouth library is work- 

Reading from page B1 

participation, including personal 

compact disc players, gift certificates 

for local businesses, temporary 

tattoos, glitter pens and yoyos. 

The Friends of the Library 

will provide the gifts. 

Teens' participation will be 

tracked through "Dingo Bingo" 

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to the jail. 

If the Life Size Monopoly benefit 

puts the kids into the July 17- 

25 New Hampshire mission, said 

Martin, theyll stay at a middle 

achool, work on houaes with 

youngsters from other states 

each day and re-aasemble each 

evening for dinner, prayers and 

fun. 

Adult sponsors - except Droste 

- will accompany the Westland 

Td love to go, but I cant take 

time off work," said Droste, who 

also toils 15-25 hours weekly st 

Mickey's Dairy Twist in trying to 

resolve the transportation problem 

that forced him from 

mechanical engineering at Eastern 

Michigan University a couple 

years ago. 

However, he said, he hopes to 

join the kids in August nesr 

Grayling for the Bass Lake Festival. 

ing on getting furniture for its 

teen reading area, which is on 

the first floor. There, teens can 

browse through magazines, 

check out music CDs and grab 

up their favorite books. 

So whst's another reason for 

teens to come to the library in 

the summer? 

"It's an air conditioned place to 

hang out," Davis said. 

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Eva Davis, Plymouth District 

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teens will sign up. 

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Huston-Bell 

Robert and Margaret Huston 

of Plymouth Township announce 

the engagement of their daughter, 

LeAnne Marie, to Sean 

Michael Bell, the son of John 

and Terry BeU of Chicago, and 

Diane Ge reman of Colfax, Calif. 

The bride-to-be is a graduate 

of Michigan State University 

with s bachelor of arts degree. 

She is employed by Lord & Taylor. 

Her fianc* is a graduate of 

Columbia College in Chicago 

with a bachelor of arts degree. 

He is currently working as a 

sculptor, focusing on special 

effects. 

A September wedding is 

Ellstrom-David 

Karen and Richard Ellstrom of 

Dearborn Heights announce the 

engagement of their daughter, 

Jennifer Mary, to Jonathan Scott 

David, the son of Cynthia and 

Roland David of Livonia. 

The bride-to-be is a 1994 graduate 

of Divine Child High School 

and a 1999 graduate of Eastern 

Michigan University. She is 

employed by the Fairlane Club 

and is the Dearborn High School 

girls' soccer coach. 

Her fiance is a 1992 graduate 

of Divine Child High School and 

a 1997 graduate of Wayne State 

University. He is employed by 

Life Systems Inc. and is a coach 

for Loyola University of Chicago 

men's golf team. 

Kimmet-Zaske 

Jim and Kate Kimmet of Ypsilanti 

announce the engagement 

of their daughter, Michele Christine, 

to Matthew Robert Zaske, 

the son of Bob and Carolyn 

Zaske of Livonis. 

The bride-to-be is graduate of 

FT. Gabriel Richard Qigh School 

in Ann Arbor and Western 

Michigan University. She is 

employed by B.F. Goodrich Aerospace. 

Her fiance is a graduate of 

Clarenceville High School and 

Western Michigan University. 

He also is employed by B.F. 

Goodrich Aerospace. 

A November wedding is 

planned at Christ Our Savior 

Lightfoot-Waller 

Jean Rozenna Gee of Michigan 

and Edward Charles Batten Jr. 

of Florida announce the forthcoming 

marriage of their daughter, 

Linda Jean Lightfoot of 

Livonia, to Carl Monroe Waller 

n of Farmington Hills, the son of 

planned at Our Lady of Victory 

Catholic Church in Northville. 

An August wedding is planned 

at Church of the Divine Child in 

Dearborn. 

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NEW VOICES 

Dee and Trish O'Doherty- 

Chapman of Westland 

announce the birth of Gavin 

Shaun March 1 at Oakwood 

Hospital Annapolis Center- 

Wayne. He joins siblings, 

Andre'ya, Rachel, Tabitha and 

Kyle Chapman. Grandparents 

are Nancy O'Doherty-Ross of 

Livonia and Patrick Joseph 

O'Doherty of Lansing. 

Stephen Holycross and 

Kara Gill of Livonia announce 

the birth of Rhyanne Lyn 

Holycross Feb. 3 at the 

Birthing Center of Garden City 

Hospital. Grandparents are 

Lorinda Wallace of Garden City 

and Scott and Sue Holycross of 

Livonia. 

Frank and Cindy Lena of 

Westland announce the birth of 

Ryleigh Madisyn March 8 at 

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in 

Ypsilanti. Grandparents are 

Sandy and Jim Gillespie of Dearborn 

and Maria Lena of Dearborn 

Heights. 

Gary and Jill Stupyra of 

Garden City announce the birth 

of Carter Michael Feb. 5 at the 


Hospital. He has a brother. 

Bryan Bora. 13, Grandparents 

are Charlene Drouillard of Westland 

and Adam and Dol|y 

Stupyra of Garden City 

Rich and Colleen Atkinaon 

of Danville, Calif, announce the 

birth of Cameron Michael Feb 

25 at San Ramon Regional Hospital 

in San Ramon. Calif He 

joins a 19 : month-oid brother. 

Kyle Richard Grandparents are 

Tony and Sharon Conrad of 

Livonia and Dick and Katy 

Atkinson of Santa Ynez, Calif 

Great-grandmother is Lena 

Pasquini of Lompoc, Calif 

Gary and Shannon Schmala 

of Garden City announce the 

birth of Connor Lee Feb 12 at 

the Birthing Center of Garden 

City Hospital He has a brother, 

Cody. 3 1/2 Grandparents are 

Tom and Rhonda Parks, Larry 

Schmalz and Shelley Pearson 

David Feldman. formerly of 

Westland, and Sarepta Small, 

both of Houghton Lake announce 

the birth of Madiaon Eileen 

Feldman March 19 at Mercy 

Lutheran Church in Livonia. 

Carl Monroe Waller of Virginia 

and Lois Ann Waller of Michigan. 

The bride-to-be is employed by 

A.D.A.M. Her fiance is employed 

by Pat Milliken Ford. 

A June wedding in Farmington 

Hills is planned. 

Hospital in Grayling. Grandparents 

are Alex and Judy Nagy 

and Keith Feldman, all of Westland. 

Steven and Sally Conciatore 

of Westland announce the 

birth of Lukas Bradley Feb. 14 

at the Birthing Center of Garden 

City Hospital. He joins five siblings 

- Ruthanne, 8, Becky. 4, 

Ricky, 2, Lyndsey, 17 and 

Dustin, 14 Grandparents are 

Don and Carol Sanderson of 

Westland, James Conciatore of 

Flat Rock and Marlynn Haney of 

Garden City. 

Kinneth Ray Washington 

Jr. and Robin Stone of Redford 

announce the birth of Kinneth 

Ray Washington III Feb. 19 at 

the Birthing Center of Garden 

City Hospital. He has a sister. 

KJara N'Delika Stone, 3. 

Jeff and Kellie Russell of 

Canton announce the birth of 

Samantha Lynn Feb. 20 at the 



Dave and Ann Russell of Redford 

and Alan and Pat Dunbar of 


Tony and Debbie Viecelli of 

Westland announce the birth of 

Kaylin Carol Feb 26 at the 



Mike and Karen Viecelli of Westland 

and Mel and Carol Ott of 

Sterling Heights 

Giming and Mei-Jung Wang 

of Westland announce the birth 

of Joanna Wang Feb 26 at the 


Hospital Grandparents are Ko- 

Chin and Hue-Chin Wang of 

Taipei 

Stewart and Crystal Napier 

of Garden City snnounce the 

birth of Austin Mathew Feb. 

26 at the Birthing Center of Gar 

den City Hospital Grandparent* 

are Pearlie and Jacquelin 

Adkins of Inkster and Ron and 

Fran Kemp of Maryville. Tenn 

Heather Kali of Westland 

announces the birth of Christopher 

Ryan March 9 at the 



David and Shelia Kail of West 

land 

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Chwalek-Mueller 

Pattie and John Chwalek of 

Plymouth announce the engagement 

of their daughter, Holly 

Renee, to James Mueller, the son 

of Neil and Charlene Mueller of 

Ann Arbor. 


of Plymouth Canton High 

School. She will graduate from 

Grand Valley State University in 

April with a degree in special 

education. 

Her fianc* is a 1995 graduate 

of Ann Arbor Huron High 

School. He will graduate in April 

with a degree in secondary English 

education. 

A July 2000 wedding is 

planned at St. John Neumann 

Catholic Church in Canton. 

Kennedy-Berger 

Bob and Ann Kennedy of Redford 

announce the engagement of 

their daughter, Jennifer Ann, to 

Andrew Morris Berger, the son 

of Henry and Elfriede Berger of 

Dearborn. 


of Ladywood High School, a 

1993 graduate of Albion College 

with a bachelor of arts degree 

and a 1999 graduate of University 

of Detroit Mercy with a master 

of business administration 

degree. She currently is a personal 

trainer at the Livonia 

Family YMCA and plans to work 

in marketing. 

ENGAGEMENTS 

Her fiancl is a 1983 graduate 

of Edsel Ford High School, a 

1987 graduate of Central Michigan 

University with a bachelor 

of science degree in business 

administration and a 1991 CMU 

graduate with a master's degree. 

He is attending Lawrence Tech- 

Gates-Sholler 

Chuck and Sylvia Gates of 

Westland announce the engagement 

of their daughter, Kathleen 

AnnMarie, to Jeremy Scott 

Sholler, the son of Kevin and 

Beth Sholler. also of Westland. 


of John Glenn High School. 

She is employed at STMicroelectronics 

in Livonia. 

Her fiance is a 1996 graduate 

of John Glenn High School. He is 

serving in the Marines Corps 

and is stationed at Camp 

Pendleton, Calif. 

No wedding date has been set. 

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Anthony Norman of South 

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engagement of his daughter, 

Christina Marie of Garden Cityto 

Collin Michael Lynch, the son 

of Aubrey Lynch of Shaker 

Heights, Ohio. 


of St. Mary Academy fnd Eastern 

Mirhigan University. She is 

pursuing a master's degree at 

Marygrove College. She is 

employed as a teacher by the 

Wayne-Westland Community 

Schools. 

Her fianc£ is a graduate of 

Woodhaven High School. He is 

self-employed in plastering. 

A November wedding is 

Daily-Turkisher 

Linda Daily of Plymouth and 

Michael Daily of Livonia 

announce the engagement of 

their daughter, Kellie Lyn, to 

Richard Ian Turkisher, the son 

of Robert and Nancy Turkisher 

of Vancouver, Wash. 


of Plymouth Canton High 

School and a 1992 graduate of 

Michigan State University with 

a bachelor of science degree in 

packaging. She is employed as a 

manufacturing engineer at 

Freightliner Corporation in Portland, 

Ore. 

Her fianc£ is a 1984 graduate 

of Manitou Springs High School 

in Colorado and a 1989 graduate 

of Colorado State University 

with a bachelor of science degree 

in industrial engineering. He is 

Groves-Cooper 

Douglas and Judith Groves of 

Redford announce the engagement 

of their daughter. Jody, to 

Geoffrey Mark Cooper, the son of 

Olive Cooper and Frances Cooper 

of Birmingham. 


of Redford Union High School 

and Oakland Community College. 

She is employed as a registered 

nurse in surgical intensive 

care at William Beaumont Hospital 

in Royal Oak. 

Her fianc6 is a graduate of 

Birmingham Seaholm High 

School and Northwestern Michigan 

University. He is serving in 

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•4(C) The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 

WEEKEND 

St. Thomas A' Becket 

Will hold its annual garage 

sale from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., 

^Thursday, June 24, and 10 

a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 25 

and Saturday, June 26. St. 

Thomas A' Becket is located 

at 555 S. Lilley, south of 

Cherry Hill Road. For 

more information, call 

Dawn at (734) 981-4877. 

A chicken barbecue will 

be held from 11 a.m. - until 

everything is gone!, Sunday, 

July 4 at the Mayflower 

Lt. Gamble VFW Post 

6695, Ladies Auxiliary, 

1426 S. Mill, Plymouth. 

Cost is $6 per person and 

$4 for children under five. 

Carry-out service available. 

For more information, call 

(734) 459-6700. 

• Maybury State Park in 

Northville Township hosts 

bird identification hikes 

throughout the year. The 

next hike will take place at 

8 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 

at the concession building 

in the main parking lot on 

Eight Mile Road west of 

Beck Road. These hikes 

provide a chance to observe 

bird species seen in the 

park, and record dates, 

locations and trends from 

year to year. Each hike 

lasts one to two hours. The 

hikes are open to all, 

regardless of birding experience. 

Dress for the 

weather and bring along 

binoculars if you have 

them. For more information, 

call the park office at 

(248) 349-8390. 

BEANIE BABY SHOW 

• The Plymouth "All 

Beanie Baby Show" returns 

from 11 a.m. through 3 

p.m., Sunday, July 11 during 

the City of Plymouth's 

"Art In the Park." The 

show is being held at the 

Plymouth Cultural Center, 

525 Farmer St., Plymouth. 

Admission is $5 for adults 

and $2 for kids 4-12 years 

old. Vendors and collectors 

will be selling current and 

retired Beanie Babies and 

their accessories. For more 

information, call (734) 455- 

2110. 

BBXTANNIA SOCCER CAMP 

• There will be a one-week 

camp taught by semi-pro 

European soccer players. 

The camp will be held 9 

a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. July 

12-16 at West Middle 

School in Plymouth for 

middle school students and 

9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. 

July 19-23 at Heritage 

Park in Canton and 9 a.m. 

to noon at Central Middle 

School in Plymouth for elementary 

students. Cost is 

$98. A T-shirt is included. 

Call (734) 416-4927 for 

more information. 

CONSTELLATION HIKE 

• Maybury State Park will 

host a night program featuring 

a constellation hike 

at 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 

16. Explore the night sky 

using star charts, binoculars, 

and native american 

folklore. Meet the Concession 

Building in the main 

parking lot. Maybury 

State Park is located on 

Eight Mile Road, one mile 

west of Beck Road in 

Northville Township. The 

MILITARY NEWS 

program is free; however, 

state park motor vehicle 

permit is required for 

entry. For more information, 

call the park office at 

(248) 349-8390. 

FARMER'S MARKET 

• The Plymouth Community 

Chamber of Commerce 

will sponsor Plymouth's 

Farmers Market. 7:30 a.m. 

to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays 

through Oct. 23, with the 

exception of Sept. 11. The 

market features fresh produce, 

dairy and cheese 

products, baked goods, 

flowers and plants, fresh 

herbs, dried flowers, crafts 

and seasonal items. Coffee 

and lemonade will be available. 

The outdoor market is 

held under the Gathering, 

across from Kellogg Park 

next to the Penn Theater in 

downtown Plymouth. Call 

(734) 453-1540. 

AROUND TOWN 

00LF FUNDRAISER 

• Canton Firefighters No, 

2289 Charity Foundation 

invites you to a golf 

fundraiser on Tuesday, 

July 13 at Pheasant Run 

Golf Club, 46500 Summit 

Parkway, Canton. Cost is 

$100 per person, which 

includes, 18 holes of golf 

with cart, beverages on the 

course, lunch at the turn, 

chances to win great prizes, 

and a banquet with an 

open bar. Shotgun starts 

at 8:30 a.m. (four-person 

scramble). Banquet only 

tickets can be purchased 

for $40. Banquet starts at 

1:30 p.m. All proceeds go 

to the Canton Firefighter 

No. 2289 Charity Foundation. 

ARTS COUNCIL 

• A class for discussion 

and interaction on art and 

love throughout history 

will be held from 8-10 pjn., 

through July 15 at the Plymouth 

Arts Council Center 

on Sheldon Road, Plymouth. 

For more information, 

call (248) 478-6788. 

SUMMER ART CLASSES 

• Summer Art Classes in 

beginning basic drawingstill 

life, and figure and 

landscape using various 

media will be held starting 

the week of June 28. Ages 

nine through adult welcome. 

To enroll or for more 

information, call Charlotte 

Moore-Viculin Studios in 

Plymouth at (734) 459- 

1112. 

SUMMER CAMP 

• The Creative Music Center 

of Plymouth and Canton 

is offering fun summer 

adventures. Village classes 

end July 27. All classes 

are held at the First Baptist 

Church of Plymouth, 

45000 N. Territorial (west 

of Sheldon). Call Lori Nelson 

at (734) 354-9109. 

SUMMER PARK PROGRAM 

• The City of Plymouth 

Parks and Recreation will 

once again be offering their 

summer park program to 

city resident children. This 

year's program will continue 

through Friday, Aug. 6. 

Hours are from 10 a.m. 

through 4 p.m., Monday 

through Friday. The following 

city parks will be 

used this summer. Kiwanis 

Club Park (Auburn and 

Junction). Rotary Club 

Park (Wing and Herald), 

Garden Club Park (Suther- 

To submit your military announcement, send the 

material printed or typewritten to: Plymouth-Canton 

Observer, 794 S. Main, Plymouth Ml 48170. 

BASIC MHJFARY TRAINING 

Army Pvt Kenneth R. McDonald entered 

basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, 

S.C. During the eight weeks of training, he will 

study the Army mission and will receive instruction 

in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading. 

tactics, military courtesy, military justice, 

physical fitness, first aid. Army history and traditions, 

and special triining in human relations. 

McDonald ia the son of Daniel M. and Elaine A. 

McDonald of Plymouth 

Celebrating the '60s 

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Soldier and flowor girl: Co-Director Angela Space, 17, of Canton, 

applies makeup to Dan Jones, 17, also of Canton, hackstage 

during the performance of "Celebrate the Century: The 

196&S: Faces from the Wall" The Plymouth Salem High School 

students gave the special presentation in conjunction with the 

Plymouth Historical Museum at Central Middle School this 

month. • m '' '• 

land and Forest), and 

Jaycee Park (Hamilton and 

Joy). Each park will have 

two leaden assigned who 

will have daily activities 

for the children. Some of 

those activities include: 

games, swimming, bowling, 

mini-golf, skating, stories 

and field trips. "Hub is free 

program. There are costs 

for the various off-park 

activities. Parents can register 

their children at the 

park nearest their home. 

For further information, 

call the recreation department 

at (734) 455-6620. 

ADOPT A DOCK 

• The first-ever Great Canton 

Duck Derby is fast 

approaching. Participants 

can "adopt" ducks for the 

Friday, Aug. 13, event at 

Heritage Park. Adopt 

ducks at locations around 

the township including the 

parks and recreation office 

at the Summit and at other 

summer events such as 

concerts in the park. Cost 

is $2 for one duck; $5 for 

three ducks; or $11 for 

seven ducks. Each duck 

will be entered in the derby 

and eligible to win prizes 

including round-trip airline 

tickets, autographed sports 

memorabilia, a $1,000 savings 

bond, camcorders, gift 

certificates and other 

items. For information, call 

the parks and recreation 

office, (734)397-5110. 

VACATION BBU SCHOOL 

• Solid Rock Bible Church 

will hold a Treasure Hunt 

Bible Adventure Vacation 

Bible School from 9:30 a.m. 

- nqpn from July 21-25 at 

670'Church, Plymouth. 

There will be fun for all 

ages (5-12) with treasure 

hunt theater, craft cave, 

jungle gym games and 

bible learning adventures, 

outstanding music and 

hands-on activities. There 

is no cost and snacks are 

provided. For more information, 

call Beth or Shelly 

at (734) 455-7711. 

10CCEB LEAOUE 

• The city of Plymouth 

Recreation Division will 

run the following Adult 6on-6 

Soccer Leagues: Men's 

Open (18 and older), Men's 

Masters (30 and older), 

Women's Open (18 and 

older), Women's Master (30 

and older). Minimum of 

seven games. Maximum of 

10 games. Fees are $270 

for a team, plus referee and 

non-resident fees. Season 

starts week of June 28. 

Call (734) 455-6620. 

SUMMER THEATER CAMP 

• West Middle School in 

Plymouth will hold a summer 

theater camp 9 a.m.- 

noon July 6-16 for grades 

1-6. Cost is $114. This program 

is under the direction 

of a professional actress 

and director who specializes 

in youth theater. Call 

(734) 416-4927. 

F0NEMN LAHOUAOE CAMP 

• West Middle School in 

Plymouth will hold a Spanish/French/Italian 

summer 

camp 9 a.m.-noon July 19- 

23 for grades 1-6. Aventura 

summer camps will explore 

the customs, history and 

cultures through music, 

games, crafts and cooking. 

A T-shirt is included. Cost 

is $85. For more information, 

call (734) 416-4927. 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

• The Plymouth Community 

Chamber of Commerce 

wants to remind you that 

we continue o provide a 24hour 

hotline cf events and 

"What's Happening" in Plymouth. 

Call (734) 453-1540 

and touch one for Calendar 

of Events. 

TOASTMASTER'S MEETING 

• Whether you're a professional, 

student, stay-athome 

parent, or retiree. 

Toastmaster's is the best 

way to improve your communication 

skills. Toastmasters 

can help you lose 

the fear of public speaking 

and learn skills that will 

help you be more successful 

C A F O R M 

TIm Canton Observer welcomes Calendar items. Items should be from non profit community groups 

or individuali announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the information 

below and mail your item to The Calendar, Canton Observer, 794 South Main Street, Plymouth, 

Ml. 48170, or by tax to 734459-4224 Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday for the 

following Thursday's paper Call 459-2700 if you have any questions. 

Event: 

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Additional Mo.: 

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremy M. 

Swanagan. son of Chris M. Swanagan of Plymouth 

and Michael W. Swanagan of Canton, 

recently received a Letter of Commendation while 

assigned with Sea Control Squadron 32, Naval Air 

Station, Jacksonville, Fla Swanagan was recognized 

fof his superior performance bf duty. Displaying 

remarkable dedication snd initiative. 

Swanagan consistently performed his demanding 

duties in an exemplary and highly professional 

manner. The IMS graduate of Canton High 

School of Canton joined the Navy in January 1996 

Urn additional theet if necessary 

UST 

Cadet Michael Clark, a 12th grader at Howe 

Military School and the son of Walter and Susan 

Clark of Plymouth, made the superintendent's list 

at Howe. He received the award by attaining a 3.5 

grade point average in his studies in a college prep 

curriculum. He has been attending Howe Military 

School since August 1997. This is the second time 

this yesr he has been named to the superintendent's 

list. 

HEADMASTER LIST 

Cadet Brian Munaon a 12th grader st Howe 

Military School snd the son of Michael Munson of 

Canton, made the headmaster's list at Howe. He 

received the award by attaining at least s 3.0 

inn whatever path you've 

chosen. The MotorCity 

Speakeasy Club meets at 7 

p.m., the first and third 

Monday of the month at St. 

John's Episcopal Church, 

574 Sheldon Rd., Plymouth. 

For more information, 

call (248) 698-2691 or 

(734) 420-0747. 

AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS 

• The Plymouth Recreation 

Division is now selling 

amusement park tickets 

to most major amusement 

parks in Michigan 

and Ohio. The tickets purchased 

at the Recreation 

Division Cultural Center - 

Office will save up to $6.70 

at the gate. For more 

information, contact the 

City of Plymouth Recreation 

Division at 455-6620. 

ARTCLASSCS 

• D&M Studios, in cooperation 

with Canton Parks 

and Recreation and Plymouth 

Parks and Recreation, 

offers fine art classes 

for the preschooler through 

adult. Call (734) 453-3710. 

CREATIVE DAY 

• Registration for fall 

preschool is open at Creative 

Day Nursery School 

for both morning and afternoon 

classes in Canton. 

Creative Day is at 44815 

Cherry Hill. 

REGISTRATION 

• Garfield Co-op has openings 

for children 18 months 

to 5 years. Garfield Co-op 

is in Livonia, at Cass Elementary, 

34633 Munger, 

south of Six Mile and west 

of Farmington Road. Call 

(734) 462-0135. 

• Suburban Children's Coop 

Nursery has openings 

now in all classes for 18 

months through five years 

of age. Located in Livonia 

bordering Canton, Plymouth 

and Westland. Call 

April at (734) 522-8469. 

SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

ADULT DAY CARE 

• Adult Day Care is a 

weekday program, open 

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., serving 

senior citizens who 

need some assistance but 

don't need to be in a nursing 

home. The program is 

designed to give relief to 

the caregiver while providing 

an enjoyable, activityfilled 

day in a relaxed, 

supervised, friendly environment. 

Professionals 

assist with the restroom, 

medications and offer a hot 

lunch. Transportation and 

financial assistance are 

available. Call the Plymouth 

site at (734) 451- 

1455 or the Livonia site at 

(734) 591-2216. 

STARTING OVER * 

• Starting Over is a group 

for widowed men and 

women younger than 45. 

Meetings are held the first 

and third Tuesday of the 

month at Plymouth Church 

of Christ. Call (734) 662- 

5999. 

THYROID SUPPORT QROUP 

• The Thyroid Support 

Group will meet to educate 

and support those with 

thyroid disorders. Call 

Tracy Green at (734) 453- 

7945 or e-mail 

mitsg®tnediaone. net 

ARBOR HOSPICE 

• Arbor Hospice sponsors 

grief support programs 

open to the public. If you 

would like more information 

or would like to sign 

up, call (734) 662-5999. 

«flDfr*S AND WDOWERS 

• Community Hospice & 

Home Care Services offers 

those recovering from the 

death of a partner a chance 

to share their grief. A 

trained facilitator guides 

members through topics 

ranging from loneliness, 

sadness, guilt and anger, 

and helps them learn to 

rebuild a new life. The free 

meetings take place 1-3 

p.m. the first and third 

Wednesday of the month. 

Call Becky RcAise at (734) 

522-4244. 

GRKF SUPPORT GROUPS 

• Community Hospice and 

Home Care Services has a 

drop-in grief-support group 

that meets 6:30-8 p.m. the 

third Wednesday of the 

month. Call Becky Rouse 

at (734) 522-4244. 

MVORCBCARE 

• DivorceCare recovery 

seminar and support group 

meets 7 p.m. at St. Michael 

Lutheran Church, 7000 

Sheldon in Canton. Child 

care is provided through 

fifth grade. DivorceCare 

features experts on divorce 

and recovery. Seminar sessions 

include facing anger, 

facing loneliness, depression, 

new relationships, 

KidCare and forgiveness. 

There is a one-time registration 

fee of $10. Call Bernice 

at (734) 459-3333. . 

COUNTERPOINT 

• Counterpoint Shelter 

and Crisis Center offers 

free counseling and respite 

services for people age 10- 

17 and their families. Call 

(734) 563-5005. 

MDOA 

• The Manic Depressive o 

Association meets 2-4 p.m. 

the second and fourth Sundays 

of each month at St. 

Joseph Mercy Health Care 

Center, Canton Center and 

Summit Parkway, Canton. 

Family members are also 

encouraged to come. Call 

Nancy at (734) 455-8598. 

IMPOTENCE 

• Botsford Hospital's "Help 

for Impotent Men" free 

support group meets 7 p.m. 

on tiie second Tuesday of 

every month. Call (248 ) 

477-6100. 

ANGELA HOSPICE 

• Angela Hospice offers 

free monthly grief support 

groups for people who have 

experienced the loss of a 

loved one. All groups meet 

at the Angela Hospice Care 

Center in Livonia. For 

meeting dates and times, 

call Ruth Favor, (734) 464- 

7810. 

VOLUNTEER 

WORK 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

• Plymouth-Canton Head 

Start, in Central Middle 

School, is looking for volunteers 

to help in the classroom 

with large-group 

activities, assist children 

during recess, participate 

in the Learning Centers 

and assist during meal 

times If you have a morning 

or afternoon free. Monday 

through Thursday, call 

416-6196 

grade point average in his studies in a college prep 

curriculum. Munson hss been sttending Howe 

Military School since August 1995 This is the 

third time this year he has been named to the 

headmaster's list. 

Army Capt Scott Swartzwelter recently took 

command of B Company of the 307th Engineering 

Battalion of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort 

Bragg, N C. Capt Swartrwelter graduated from 

the U.S. Military Academy in 1993 and received a 

master's degree in science engineering from the 

University of Missouri in 1997 He graduated 

from Plymouth Canton High School in 1989 

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The Observer A Eccentric! THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 

— — — 

Southers' hospitality, Copi are constants at St. Michael 

D e n i s 

S o u t h e r s 

received a modwage 

as a 

lunchroom/play- 

H ground monitor 

over the 

decade 

Michael School 

STEVE 

KOWALSKI 

in Livonia. 

As much as he 

handed out 

J quarters, some 

days must have felt like volunteer 

work. The tradition began 

when he was assigned to his 

daughter's first grade class. 

I - Call it Southers' hospitality. 

n told them Td give a quarter 

to'anyone, who comes in with a 

'hole in their smile,'" said 

Southers, a retired police officer 

and a single parent with custody 

of his children, Christina and 

Julia. "Before I knew it I was 

giving quarters to the other first 

grade class and second graclers." 

Thank you: 

Denis 

Southers 

thanks the 

St. Michael 

School students 

for his 

going-away 

gifts - ajar 

of quarters 

collected 

from the 857 

students 

along with a 

new shirt. 

; For eight 

years he has 

given away 

$10 a week 

in quarters 

io every stu- 

•; dent who 

lost a tooth 

^during the 

school year. 

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In their wildest dreams students 

probably never saw a tooth 

fairy who is 6-foot-4 and of the 

male gender with long hair in a 

pony tail. 

Southers, who is moving to 

Gaylord, doesn't look like your 

typical lunchroom mother, or 

father, either. There is a hair 

code for males at St. Michael but 

principal Sister Carolyn 

Ratkowski gladly made an 

exception. 

First hired as a monitor in 

charge of one class, Southers 

became the lunch program 

supervisor in 1995 and was as 

well liked as predecessors Tina 

Szczepanik and Pat Repasky. 

it's people like Southers and 

Sara Copi, a volunteer extraordinaire, 

who have made life for St. 

Michael students and faculty 

simpler. 

At a creative end of the year 

school assembly, a teary-eyed 

Southers received an extra-large 

thank you card and a jar full of 

quarters, one from each student. 

Kids would flock to Southers 

on the playground, even those 

with all their teeth. He was the 

first to settle disputes among 

students (and lunchroom mothers) 

and the first to pick up a 

child after a fall. 

Southers is young enough to 

be a son of some lunchroom 

mothers, but he's more like their 

big brother. It's this close relationship 

that allowed him once 

to jokingly give a lunchroom 

mother a quarter on a day she 

forget to wear a denture. 

He was the lunch staffs unofficial 

cab driver, insisted on paying 

half the dinner tabs though 

he was usually only one of 10 in 

attendance, and had a listening 

ear for all. 

He lived blocks from school but 

drove out of his way to buy 

doughnuts. That stopped after 

realizing nothing could top the 

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lunchroom mothers' homemade 

desserts. 

The only way the lunch staff 

could have improved is if 

Southers recruited Copi, who's 

been busy doing everything else. 

If there was an all-America 

team for volunteers, Copi would 

be captain. The last of her 10 

children graduated last year 

from St. Michael and though she 

has slowed down, she's far from 

retired. 

With a crew that big at home, 

chaperoning field trips must 

have been a breeze. 

"She volunteers for anything 

and everything," said St. 

Michael receptionist Cecilia 

Hartsock. 

Copi, married 33 years to 

Madonna University professor 

James Copi, is a commissioner 

for the school's Boy Scouts. Six of 

her seven sons earned Eagle 

Scout status, the highest ranking, 

and the seventh is working 

on it. Is that a record? 

She's a talented photographer, 

which helped her produce the 

school's yearbook. Sha's still producing 

a memory book, the 

church's annual publication. 

"She takes pictures for every- 

I 

body," said her daughter Janene, 

engaged to Livonian Andy Kummer. 

"When she came to our 

shower - I cant believe this, but 

I do believe this - she forgot her 

purse but had her camera bag. 

She's always got a camera and is 

always at St. Mike's for something." 

Memories mean everything to 

Copi, who has separate scrapbooks 

for all her children from 

birth on, and all the Boy Scouts. 

Parents often tell their children 

to get off the phone, and Copi is 

no different, only she's telling 

them so that she can get on. 

"She's just incredible, and she 

spends more time on the phone 

than anyone I know, organizing 

things," said daughter Sherri 

Smith, 31. "She just likes to see 

people happy. We tease her 

about all the stuff she does and 

her comment is that it's not that 

big of a deal, nothing's ever s 'big 

deal.' She doesn't want credit for 

anything." 

Copi babysits her only grandchild, 

Rachel Smith, 2, whose 

mother teaches at Stevenson 

High School. 

"I have piece of mind knowing 

she's the one watching her," said 

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sport* editor Steve Kowalski, a lunchroom 

monitor by day. turned down 

Southers' position because he can't 

afford u. Plus, he prefers his hair short. 

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Morning Worship 11:00 AM. 

Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. 

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Worship Service 8:30 A 10:00 a.m. 

Bible Class 4 Sunday School 1030 

Pastor David Martin 

Pasta* tohn W. Meyer • 474-0675 

Hugh McMartm, Lay MnMer 

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Rev. Lawrence WMo 

Contemporary Service 9.30 am 

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Or. Wm. C Moore - Pastor 

8.00 Prayer & Praise Service 

9:30 

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11 KM) Traditional Service 

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ST/nMOTHY CHURCH, USA 

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Uvonla- a • 734-484-8844 

Sunday School Scho tor Al Ages: 900 a.m. 

iWyV Worship 1000 a.m. 

"Treasure Hunt" 

Rev. Janet NoMa-Richardaon. Pastor 

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Ev. Lutheran 

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14750 Krtocti • RedtortTwp. 

313-532-8655 

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Thursday 7^0 pjn. 

iK thru 8 

WLQV 1500 SUNDAY 10:30 A.M. 

Timothy Lutheran Church 

8820 Wayne Rd. 

(Between Ann Aitior Trail 4 Joy Road) 

Uvonla • 427-2290 

Rev. Carta Thompson Powell, Pastor 

9:00 ajn. Adult 8 Children's 

Sunday School 

10:00 ajn. Family Worship 

Reformed - Adhering to the 

Westminster Confession of Faith 

Presbyterian Free Church 

30025 Curtis Ave . Uvonla 46154 

ol» MeUWM* Pehieen Sor and Sevan MM 

Sunday Services - I lam and 7 pm 

Wednesday Bible Study - 7pm 

J W - baad* Mariwrf - td 313-421- 8788 

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1ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

16380 Hubbard Road 

Uvonla. Michigan 48154 

421-8451 

Mon-fri. 9:30 AM Holy EucJianst 

Wednesday 6:00 P.M. . .ftrmar 4 Classes 

Saturday 5.00 PM HWy EucharW 

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10:00 AM. Christian Education tor al ages 

Sunday Morrang - Nursery Cars AwmiaOie 

Tha Rev. Robert Clapp. Rector 

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14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hilli 

(248)661-9191 

Sunday Worship 

KfcOO A.M. (Summer) 

Child Cm fvnJwl for sli urvtas 

Summer Sunday School for children 

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(734) 3*4-0357 

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425-7610 

UNITED METHODIST 

ST. MATTHEWS 

UNITED METHODIST 

30800 So MM Ra Be' Uwnman & UKMaOaV 

Ouck SonqiML Paalor 

10:00 A.M. Worship 8 Church School 

11:15 A.M. Adult Study Classes 

Muraary Provided • 422-4038 

NARDIN PARK UNITED 

METHODIST CHURCH 

29887 West Eleven Mile Road 

Just West of Middlebelt 

248-476-8860 

Farmington Hills 

"Saturday at the Park" 

Contemporary Worship 

Saturday at 6:30 p.m. 

Sunday Worship It H I and 11 am. 

Church School at W5 and 11 ajn. 

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38500 Ann Arbor Trail 

between Wayne A Newburgh Rds 

422-0149 

Worship Services 8 Sunday School 

8:30 8 10:00 am 

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"Living On 

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pjm. (extended care will be available) 

June 28-July 30 for children 

entering the first grade 

through sixth-graders at the 

church, 40000 Six Mile Road, 

Northville. 

Activities include Friday "fun" 

lunches, recreation, stories, 

crafts and two weekly field trips 

to places like Greenfield Village, 

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 

Maybury State Park, Four Bears 

Waterpark, putt-putt golfing and 

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Ntwy»Mf(is afcorts Narwort 

42021 Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. 

Children age 4 through 

sixth-grade will learn about the 

invisible armor that God offers 

Hi« children to help them resist 

Satan. Activities will include 

Bible stories, songs, crafts, 

games, snacks and puppet 

shows. The closing program and 

a carnival will be at 6 p.m. July 

25. There is no charge, however, 

a freewill offering will be taken 

to support the Collins family, 

short-term missionaries to 

Bangladesh. For more information, 

call the church office at 

(734) 453-5534. 

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Methodist Church will have its 

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30 at the church, 6443 Merriman 

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New Beginnings, a grief support 

group, will have a meeting 

at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at St. 

Matthew's United Methodist 

Church, 30900 W. Six Mile, east 

of Merriman, Livonia. The program 

is for people suffering as 

the result of the death of a loved 

one. There are no fees. Anyone 

may attend any or all sessions as 

they feel the need. For more 

information, call the church 

office at (734) 422-6038, Marilyn 

Wilkinson at (248) 380-7903, or 

City. The school is for children 

ages 4 through sixth-graders. On 

July 30, there will be a picnic 

noon-1 p.m. for the children and 

staff and a dosing program, followed 

by an ice cream social, for 

families and friends at 7 p.m. 

For more information or a registration 

form, call the church at 

(734) 421-8628. 

ROSEDALE OARDENS 

Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian 

Church will have its vacation 

Bible school. Treasure Hunt 

Bible Adventure, 9:30 a.m. to 

noon Aug. 2-6 at the church, 

9601 Hubbard, Livonia. Each 

day, children will sing songs, 

play building games, nibble 

treats from Treasure Treats, 

visit a rain forest, dig into Bible 

adventures and create Craft 

Cave creatures to take home and 

play with. One day, children will 

join the Disciple Peter walking 

Rosemary Kline at (734) 462- 

3770. 

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St. Jamea Presbyterian 

Church will have a rummage 

aale 8 a m. to 2 p m Friday, July 

9, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, 

July 10, at the church, 25350 W. 

Six Mile Road, Redford For 

more information, call (313) 534- 

7730 

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Vendors are needed for a flea 

market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 

July 10, at Good Shepherd 

Reformed Church, Wayne at 

Hunter roads, Westland. Space 

costs $20. Applications are available 

by calling Ray or Jackie 

Gagnon at (734) 722-7225. 

Worldwide Marriage 

Encounter offers a weekend 

experience for married couples to 

improve their communication 

akilla, learn the value of intimacy 

and renew their love for each 

other July 16-18 at the St. 

John'a Family Life Center, 

44011 Five Mile, Plymouth 

Township. The registration fee is 

$50. Call Bill and Carol at (248) 

528-2512 or Dan and Debbie at 

(810) 286-5524. 

Single Point Ministries of 

Ward Presbyterian Church will 

host a summer divorce recovery 

workshop 7-8:30 p.m. Monday- 

Friday, July 12-16, and 8:30 a.m. 

to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at 

the church. The coat ia $25 in 

advance or $30 for those who 

register the first night and $15 

for those who are repeating the 

workshop and have the books. 

Free child care will be provided. 

For more information, call the 

Single Point office at (248) 374- 

5920. 

on water and another day be 

thrown onto a prison ship with 

the Apostle PauL Each day will 

conclude with a Treasure Time 

finale to celebrate what they 

have learned. For more information, 

call the church at (734) 422- 

0494. 

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Timothy Lutheran Church will 

have its vacation Bible school, 

"The Great Bibleland Dig," 6:30- 

8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 14 

and 21 and Aug. 4,11 and 18, at 

the church 8820 Wayne Road. 

Livonia. A light supper will be 

served at 6 p.m., followed by the 

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Singer-songwriter Chris Isaak 'hams' it up on stage 

BT CHRISTINA FUOCO 

STAFF WARM 

cfoooo«o*.l 

. Chris Isaak knows it takes 

more than good songs to impress 

*n audience. The singer, best 

known for the hit song "Wicked 

Game," admitted he pulls out all 

the stops for his show. 

"The most important thing is 

to have good songs and good 

music. But there'B no reason you 

cant have an elephant and fire," 

said Isaak, railing from a Chicago-area 

venue. 

During a 16-minute interview, 

Isaak is fixated on elephants, 

but does he bring the animal? 

"We bring the wild suits; we do 

everything we can think of - 

anything and everything. It 

mflicpB it fun. I tell people if they 

enjoy our shows, they should not 

Only tell their friends about it, 

hut exaggerate," he said, taking 

a minute to adopt a journalist's 

voice, "Probably, the highlight of 

the show is when Chris rides 

down on an elephant." 

Isaak, who celebrates birthday 

No. 43 on Saturday, June 26, at 

Chene Park in Detroit, is cracking 

himself up. 

He is thrilled about returning 

to Detroit, where shows have 

always gone well. Visits to 

Detroit have also proven fruitful 

to the multi-talented singersongwriter-actor. 

"The last time we were there. 

• M M 

my drummer and I wandered 

through the streets there and hit 

the shops," he said. "The kind of 

shops that we always hit are 

always goofy. We go to like a 

hardware store on our day off." 

His recent Detroit purchase 

was an open-ended adjustable 

wrench. 

"That's about it. I do a lot of 

lookin' but I don't buy much. I 

have a tremendous sales resistance 

or something. I love to look 

in stores. I like to look at stuff, 

but I don't feel an urge for stuff 

because I can't find the stuff I 

already have." 

That is, until he saw a mirrored 

suit in a clothing store. 

"We went into a store that was 

just wild fashions, kind of like, I 

don't know, it looked like pimps 

would shop there. I mean that 

literally," said Isaak, taking the 

time to enunciate every syllable 

of literally. 

"There was like purple shoes 

made out of alligator with green 

belts and sequins on the things 

and sparkling." 

When asked if he purchased 

the suits, the volume of Isaak's 

voice raises three levels. 

"We all bought suits. We're 

wearing them on stage. They're 

fantastic. It's way cheaper than 

buying suits at home. Everybody 

looks like they walked out of 

"Star-sky and Hutch.'" 

Isaak is touring in support of 

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celebrates 

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low-up. Whenever someone asks 

him when he's returning the studio, 

he gives the stock answer 

"Oct. 19." 

It sounds like I know what I'm 

doing because I don't have a 

clue." 

Although, he explained, he 

recently wrote a song, "Winter 

Waves" for the Surfrider Foundation, 

"a clean ocean kind of 

thing.*. 

"I was feeling bad because 

every time I change my oil, I just 

take it out there and I dump it 

off the end of the wharf to watch 

the patterns it would make." 

"No, J don't,* he added rather 

loudly. 

He does know that after this 

tour in support of his latest 

album, he is returning to films. 

He will star as "Sailor Ripley" in 

the sequel to the 1990 David 

Lynch film "Wild at Heart." 

Nicolas Cage originated the role. 

The sequel was written by and 

will be directed by Barry Gifford, 

who wrote the novel "Wild at 

Heart." 

He's not sure who his co-stars 

will be, other than the "guy who 

took at kick at Letterman's head. 

I can't think of his name (Crispin 

Glover). That's a horrible way to 

describe him." 

Isaak, who appeared in "That 

Thing You Do!" "Twin Peaks: 

Fire Walk With Me," and 

"Silence of the Lambs," said 

he's looking forward to returning 

to films. 

"I always have fun doing films. 

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What's not to like? " he said, ."ft 

is cool. It's cool and, I do|l*t . 

know, I think I have a certain 

ability to show off, I have the 

'ham factor.* Some people are 

naturally shy. Whatever the psychological 

reasons, I don't mind 

standing up on the stage. Get me 

one on one and I clam up." f 

Jokes aside, Isaak takes his 

fans seriously. He is one ot the 

few performers who will si^n 

every photo, T-shirt, whatever, 

that is thrust upon him. 

"Tell them we always hangMjirt 

after the show and say hi.-It's 

not like you can't find me. We 

head to the front of the audibvium 

and we usually sign so&e 

stuff there - T-shirts or whatever," 

he said. "We hang out tBSfe 

until everybody splits. Well take 

a picture, say hi, if they want to 

serve some peanuts, that's «fine, 

too. 

"I'll be the guy in the mirrored 

pants." 

Chris Isaak, The Robert Cray 

Band featuring The Memphis 

Horns, Susan Calloway, and 

Stewart Francke perform as part 

of CIDR-FM's (93.9) "Riuerfest" 

at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 

at Chene Park, 2600 Atwater St., 

Detroit. Tickets are $29.39 in 

advance for the all-ages show. 

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OBSERVER 

SPORTS 

SCENE 

Roth to defend title 

Jeff Roth, a Plymouth Salem graduate 

now a golf pro at the Flint Golf 

Club, will defend his title at the 

Michigan Open, which begins Monday 

and concludes Thursday at the Grand 

Traverse Resort's Jack Nicklausdesigned 

The Bear. -' * 

The 41-year-old Roth is coming off 

his best season of professional play. 

He followed his win at last year's 

Open with a second in the Tournament 

of Champions, then he won the 

Michigan Section PGA to become one 

of eight state golfers to win two of the 

state's big three tournaments. He was 

also named state player of the year. 

His win at last year's Open, his first 

in that event, was the most dramatic. 

It required a playoff against John Dal 

Corrobo of Forest Akers Golf Club in 

East Lansing and Scott Hebert of 

Grand Traverse Resort. Roth's score 

in the four-day championship was a • 

five-under par 283. His winning share 

was $14,410. 

This year's Open purse is $110,000. 

Penguins win crown 

The Arctic Pond Penguins of Plymouth 

defeated Jackson 6-3 in the 

championship game of the Bantam 

AA Metro Spring Shoot-out Hockey 

League June 12 at City Sports Arena. 

The Penguins reached the finals with 

victories over the Westside Wildcats, 

10-1; Livingston, 3-0; Plymouth, 6-3; 

and St. Clair Shores, 3-0. 

In the championship match, Chris 

Stevens, Adam Staber and Ryan Wischmeyer 

scored two goals apiece to 

pace the Penguins. 

Other Penguin forwards are Nick 

Strauch, Josh Young, Ryan Branston, 

Jon O'Neill, Jamey Messer and Mike 

Dugan; defensemen are Mike Tyma, 

Ryan Droze, Tom Sculthorpe, Justin 

Maedel and Patrick Clark; and the 

goalies are Rob Thomas and Mike 

Rini. The team is coached by Criag 

O'Neill, Doug Wischmeyer and Don 

Strauch; Sandy Yates is the team 

manager. 

Hawks soar 

The Michigan Hawks under-nine 

girls soccer team proved best at the 

Warrior Classic Soccer Tournament, 

held over Memorial Day weekend in 

Dayton, Ohio. The Hawks were 

unbeaten in the tournament with one 

tie, out8coring their opponents 19-4. 

Team members are Allison Eckler 

and Emma Petersen of Farmington 

Hills; Sara Ross of Canton; Kathleen 

Griffith of Livonia; Courtney Whalen 

of Redford; Katie Chaklos, Amanda 

Stanek, Alison Szczypka, Ayumi 

Suzuki and Jamie Fratto of Novi; 

Jeanette Dolmetsch and Kyle Richard 

of Northville; Jalese DeBiasi of Allen 

Park; Alyssa Wombwell of Grand 

Blanc; and Sloane Levin of Hamburg. 

The team is coached by Tiffany 

Graves. 

Prep hockey boosters 

• The Plymouth-Canton Community 

Schools Ice Hockey Boosters will meet 

at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Plymouth 

Cultural Center. The new Salem and 

Canton hockey coaches, Fred Feiler 

(Salem) and Dan Abraham (Canton), 

will be introduced; and fund-raisers 

will be discussed and planned, such 

as car washes, a golf outing and merchandise 

sales. 

Volunteers are needed. Community 

members, seniors and teens are welcome. 

For further information, call 

Kathy Lash at (734) 453-6518. 

Hockey offerings 

The city of Plymouth Recreation 

office is offering ice hockey clinics and 

some late night drop-in hockey 

through the rest of the summer at the 

Plymouth Cultural Center, located at 

525 Farmer in Plymouth. 

Clinics will be every Friday, beginning 

June 25 and continuing through 

Aug. 27. From 1-2.20 p.m. there will 

be a hockey skating skills clinic, with 

no pucks or sticks, for all ages; cost is 

$6 per person. From 2:30-3:50 p.m. 

each Friday, there will be a hockey 

skills clinic with sticks and pucks, for 

ages 6-and-over; cost is $6 per person 

On Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 

through Aug. 27, there will be 

late night drop-in hockey from 11 

p m -midnight at the Cultural Center 

for adults 18 and over. Cost is $7 per 

player with the first four goalies 

admitted for free. 

For information regarding either, 

contact the Recreation office at (734) 

455-6623. 

Whalers drafting to rebuild 

BYCJ. Rl&AK 

SPORTS EDITOR 

Perhaps the defining moment for the 

Plymouth Whalers' 1999-2000 season has 

already taken place: the new players' draft. 

The Whalers must fill several gaping holes 

J . their lineup. 

There are five Plymouth Whalers 

who will be playing next year, which is 

a good news/bad news kind of thing. 

Because while they'll still be playing 

hockey, they won't be playing for the 

Whalers. 

Perhaps the top five players on last 

year's Ontario Hockey League regularseason 

champion, these five — forwards 

David Legwand, Harold Druken 

and Adam Colagiacomo, and defensemen 

Nikos Tselios and Paul Mara — 

have had shots with the National 

Hockey League teams that drafted 

them. All five could be regulars in the 

NHL within the next few years. 

But while that's great news for them, 

it's not so good for the Whalers. There 

will be a lot of holes to fill. 

Indeed, Pete DeBoer, the team's 

coach/general manager, estimated that 

of the players drafted, they will need 

"seven or eight to step in and play. 

This is a good year to be drafted by 

the Whalers." 

The Whalers were the OHL's highest-scoring 

team last season, but most 

of that offense has departed. Of the 

Pi 

WHALtittWUFTTCS 

A champions' run 

Strong relief pitching gives CC a title 

BY STEVE KOWALSH 

ST AFT WRITER 

How's this for creating your 

own identity? . 

Charlie Haeger, Redford 

Catholic Central's sophomore 

pitcher, threw 5 173 innings of 

scoreless relief as CC beat Troy, 

6-5, in Saturday's Division I state 

championship game at Battle 

Creek's C.O. Brown Stadium. 

Madonna University coach 

Greg Haeger smiles at the sight 

of his kid brother pitching at his 

alma mater, which he led to its 

last state title in 1987. 

He also understands he might 

not have a chance to coach Charlie, 

who has already caught the 

eye of NCAA Division I college 

coaches and professional scouts, 

at Madonna. 

Haeger scattered three hits, 

struck out three and walked one 

in relief of ace Anthony Tomey. A 

23rd-round selection of the Cleveland 

Indians in the recent Mtyor 

League draft, Tomey gave up ft 

runs on six hits and a walk in 

2/3 innings. 

Haeger came in with runners 

on second and third and promptly 

struck out the first hitter he 

faced, the Colts' cleanup batter, to 

end the inning. 

Troy pitcher Matt Lestan 

pitched courageously, allowing 

eight hits and three walks with 

two strikeouts. Troy, playing in 

its first state title game, finished 

29-7 overall. 

"We were feeling pretty good 

when we got on Tomey," Troy 

coach Paul Diegel said. "He's a 

great pitcher but he was up in the 

strike zone and our kids were 

kind of teeing it up. I could not be 

prouder of this group of young 

men. They certainly rose to the 

occasion. I thought it was a classic 

championship game " 

Haeger hadn't pitched for more than 

two weeks after suffering bone chips in 

his elbow in a car accident. He threw 

one inning of hitless relief in a 12-1 

semifinal win over Portage Central on 

Friday, which let the CC coaches know 

he was healed. 

"I figured we had lost him for the 

season (after the accident)," CC coach 

John Salter said. "Friday was his test. 

STAFR PBOTO BT TOM HAVLTT 

Celebration time: Bob Malek, of Canton, is mobbed by his teammates 

after apparently doubling in the winning run in the final inning. 

However, the celebration was premature; the runner was sent back to 

third when umpires ruled Malek's double bounced over the fence. 

He's a quick healer " 

Greg Haeger. a former University of 

Michigan pitcher and Detroit Tigers' 

farmhand, has been Charlie's inspiration. 

"Ever since I've been 11, he's been 

teaching me mechanics; he knows 

everything about pitching, the way to 

play the game," Charlie said. "I threw 

with all my heart. It was the biggest 

game of my life, and I gave it all I had." 

The Shamrocks scored the winning 

run in the bottom of the seventh in a 

bizarre turn of events. 

Senior Mario DUerin started things 

with a one-out single to right field. 

DUerin appeared to score the winning 

run on Bob Malek's double to left-center 

field but was called back to third 

base when the hit was ruled a groundruled 

double. 

The next batter. Bryan Williams, 

was intentionally walked, which made 

Please see BASEBALL HHAL, C3 

Stars include Miss Soccer 

BY C J. RISAK 

SPORTS WRTTXR 

The more things change, the more 

they ultimately stay the same. 

Whoever first put that thought 

into words wasn't thinking of girls 

soccer in Observerland, but they 

could easily have used it for proof. 

Once again, four 

teams dominated 

the area: Livonia's 

Stevenson 

and Churchill, 

Plymouth Salem 

and Plymouth 


Once again, 

Stevenson 

emerged as the 

JlmKlmMe 

area's top team, 

advancing to its 

third-straight 

Division I state 

final Once again. Canton appeared 

to be the Spartans toughest roadblock 

en route to that title fight — 

only the Chiefs never got that far, 

losing for the second-straight year to 

Salem in the district* 

And once again, Stevenson eliminated 

Churchill in the district tournament. 

There were some differences, of 

course. The Spartans weren't nearly 

as dominating as they were when 

they won back-to-back titles in 1997- 

98, piling up two-straight undefeated 

seasons They lost to Salem during 

the season, and were beaten by 

Rochester Adams in overtime in the 

state final. 

And yet, after losing 10 seniors to 

graduation in 1998. what Stevenson 

accomplished this year was nothing 

short of remarkable. Jim Kimble 

coached them to a 16-5-1 record (two 

of the losses coming against the Illinois 

state champion and runner-up) 

and to within a few minutes of a 

third-straight state title 

It wasn't a team lacking talent, to 

be sure. Stevenson had the state's 

best player for the second-straight 

year in Andi Seid, a junior and team 

captain who anchored the Spartan 

defense from her sweeper position. 

Seid succeeded Allison Campbell 

(now at Tennessee > as Miss Soccer 

Still, it took an exceptional coaching 

job by Kimble for Stevenson to 

overcome early-season losses to Troy 

Athens and Salem. He deserves the 

acclaim. 

As do all the Observer's first-team 

selections. 

Andrea SM. Jr. *a*aw«ar. Lhr Ummm: 

The team captain was selected Michigan's 

Miss Soccer after leading the Soartans to 

their third consecutive state championship 

game appearance 

S>ed. an AIMW astern Lakes Activit.es Asso 

cistion pck. scored 10 goals and added rone 

assists this sesson 

*Andi is the backbone of our team." 

Stevenson coech Jim Kimbte said 'She is 

one of the ftnesi player I've eve» had to p*e» 

sure to coach 

•1 like to refer to her as a coach * dream 

and a forward s nightmare She has certainly 

rece-ved the recognition she deserve* 

S»ed is a three-time ftrst team AH Observer 

•election 

Christen «*•«. J*. Sefen«er. «y 

This was a season during wlwsh defenders 

spanned at all the key times, and in the 

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ShedDbserver 

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p/c Page X, Section C 

Thursday. June 24 1999 

'Dogs rip 

Lakers 

The Lakers will be the first to 

tell you the winner of the first 

game of the season isnt so ixnpor 

tant; ifs who wins that last game 

that matters. 

The Metro Summer Hockey 

League got its 17th season underway 

Monday at the Plymouth 

Cultural Center, with the opening 

game of the season featuring the 

two finalists from last year's 

championship game: the Lakers 

and the Bulldogs. The Lakers 

won thst game a year ago 

thrashing the Dogs 7-1. 

On Monday, the Bulldogs got a 

bit of revenge 

With Kevin Swider of Livonia 

scoring three first-period goals, 

the Dogs grabbed a 5-1 lead after 

one period and coasted to a 7-3 

victory. 

Swider finished with three 

goals and an assist. His brother. 

Corey (also from Livonia), added 

two goals and an assist, while 

Troy Milam and Eric Bratcher 

also scored goals. Andrew 

Domzalski (Livonia) had two 

-assists; Phil Osner (Livonia) 

started in goal and surrendered 

two goals before giving way to 

Ted Martens midway through the 

second period. 

Die Lakers got goals from fcyan 

Law (Livonia), Nick Jardine and 

Nick Anaelm (Canton). Brandon 

Hot hem and Laxmy Jardine divided 

time in goal. 

Huskies 14, Wolverines 3: The 

Huskies scored the first eight 

goals of the game, three of them 

by Jim Tudor (Canton) and two 

more by John Pietila, in walloping 

the Huakies Monday at the 

Plymouth Cultural Center i 

Tudor finished with five goal* 

and an assist, while Pietila had 

three goals and an assist. Jay 

Storm and Frank Bourbonais 

added two goals each, with 

Dwight Helminen and Phil Pietila 

scoring once apiece. Storm also 

had four assists, while Helminen 

and Ben Blackwood each collected 

two assists. 

Art Baker started in goal for 

the Huskies; he was replsced 

midway through the second period 

by J J. Weak*. { 

The Wolverines got goals from 

Eric Hawkins (Redford Catholic 

Central), Bill Trainor (Canton) 

and Ryan Ward. Krikor Annan 

had two assists. Thomas Monnier 

(CC) and Mike OKeefe (Redford) 

split time in goal. 

5, Broncos 4: With 9:33 

left in the third period Tuesday at 

Plymouth's Cultural Center, the 

Broncos got the game-tying goal 

from Rob Poupard — his second 

of the game. Unfortunately for 

the Broncos, it didn't stay that 

way for long. 

Just 28 seconds later, Jay 

Storm netted what proved to be 

MeaaeaeefcHtl.es 

Offensive force: Canton sophomore 

Anne Morrell put in 32 goals in 

leading She Chiefs to the WLAA 

championship. 

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Western lakes Activities Association — | 

with powerful forwards Hkt Canton s 

Anne Morrell, Northville's Brigld ] 

Bow deli. ChWCWH's Stacey Stupanich 

and Kersten Conkiin, Stevenson's Undsay 

Gusick. Farmington's Emilie VMIemonte 

— that was a necessity if a team 

were to succeed. 

Shuil kept the Rocks' defense together. 

An all-WLAA selection, she played 

sweeper unless her exceptional marking 

skills were needed. Against BowdeM in 

the district semifinals, against Morreil 

in the district finals, against Gusick in 

the regular season, she stepped in and 

shut them down at key times. 

•She's definitely one of the top backs 

in the state and she got better each 

game.* said Salem coach Doug Landefold. 

Cheryl FOK, Jr. defender, U». ***» 

son: During Stevenson's state playoff 

run. Fox became the team's defensive 

stopper marking some of the state's 

most dangerous offensive players. 

•Cheryl always rises to the challenge." 

Kimble said. "She is our best 

marking back as she proved marking 

the ilkes of Brigid Bowdell (Northville). 

Abby Crumpton (Rochester Adams). 

Lindsey Tarpley (Portage Central) and ; 

Kersten Conkiin (Uvonia Churchill) who 

scored over 150 goals combined, but 

none against Cheryi and Stevenson. 

•She's just a great athlete and competitor." 

Fox. an All-Division pick, had two 

goals and four assists this season. 

Jeeetaa Pads, Jr. defender, My. Canton: 

Sometimes, you get what you 

deserve. Palis is a good example of it. 

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Lacking blazing speed. Palis needed 

to use her head as well as her skills to 

succeed. And she did. playing sweeper 

for the WLAA champion Chiefs. 

•She's steady.' said Canton coach 

Don Smith. 'She was very reliable back 

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She wasn't flashy - just a good, solid. 

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Palis' skills were good enough to get 

her selected to the WLAA's all-confer- 

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r. Shepherd finished her second 

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the Marlins to a 13-51 record and run 

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She was Mercy's leading scorer with 

44 points on 14 goals and 16 assists, 

earning atMeague and elWistrict recognition. 

•She's definitely one oLihe mos^tal 

ented players in the state.' coachTSep 

* Shivraman said. 'She's a gifted playmaker 

with a high level of skiH. 

-The most important component of 

her game is her work ethic. She always 

gives 100 percent. That's the biggest 

compliment a player can receive. Her 

work ethic is unrelenting." 

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The Rocks finished with a 12-6-2 

record this season, but two of their wins 

were memorable ones. They shocked 

Uvonla Stevenson 1-0 at Stevenson in a 

game that ultimately earned them a 

berth in the WLAA title game, and they 

upset Plymouth Canton 1-0 in the district 

final (after having lost to the Chiefs 

3-1 a week earlier). 

The same person scored the gamewinning 

goals tor Salem in both those 

games — Edwards. Without doubt, 

those are what most people will remember 

about her in years to come, but 

Edwards brings much more to the table 

than good timing. She's a strong distributor 

with a good shot, and her speed is 

an asset. She had eight goals and six 

assists for Salem and was a WLAA allconterence 

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the tremendous ability to beat players." 

said Salem coach Doug Landefeld. 'She 

was asked to do an awful lot with this 

team and really was the team's leader." 

Emilia Vlllemonte, #r. midfielder. 

Fanaington: Villemonte was a four-year 

standout for the Falcons, finishing her 

career with 54 goals, 268 shot 

attempts and 34 assists. 

An excellent playmaker from her center-midfield 

position, she emphasized 

the attacking part of the game and led 

her team with 15 goals and 12 assists 

this year. 

Villemonte Is a two-time member of 

the all-Western Lakes team, the toprated 

district and region player and a 

Division II all-state, first-team selection. 

She was Farmington s most valuable 

player the last two years, too. 

•Emilie has been e starter since her 

freshman year and a valuable pert of the 

teem,* coach Bob Neff said. 'She's one 

of the better soccer players to come 

through Farmington High. We're 

extremely proud of her. 

'She's going on to play at Central 

Michigan, and I'm sure we'll be reading 

about her as she progresses in her soccer 

career. 

•She was a lot of fun to coach, and 

we thoroughly enjoyed having her on the 

team. We will miss her next year." 

MM Monet, Soph, forward, Cantea: 

Morreil is halfway there. She's 

played on Plymouth Canton's varsity 

team for two seasons, and has already 

been named to the state s dream team 

twice. 

Morrell is. quite simply, a dominating 

player. She's strong, she has good 

speed, her skills are phenomenal — but 

perhaps the best word to describe her is 

unrelenting. Morrell scored 32 goals arvd 

assisted on 10 others this season. 

•She works hard all the time.' said 

Canton coach Don Smith. 'She gives 

125 percent, no doubt about that. You 

can't say she's one of those prima dona 

forwards who won't work back for the 

ball.' 

If there is a problem in her game, it's 

that Morrell sometimes tries to do too 

much. Considering Canton s relative 

youth {just three senior starters) this 

season and emerging talent, that should 

not be a problem next year. 

Liadsay Gusick, Soph, forward. Uv. 

Stevenson: The All-WIAA and AlWJbserver 

repeat selection led the Spartans this 

spring with 21 goals and 12 assists. 

It was her second-straight season she 

netted more than 20 goals for the Spar- 

tans. 

•Lindsay is one of the most dangerous 

forwards around." KimWs said. 

•She's always a threat to score and 

draws a lot of attention. 

•She's very creative and makes all of 

her teammates that much better 

because she's the moat unselfish player 

we Mwe on our roster." 

Suxl Towns. Jr. forward, Wywoath 

Salem: Doug Landefeld. the Salem 

coach, often moved Towns around in an 

effort to best utilize her impressive 

skills. Possessing good speed and 

strong skills. Towne could at times be 

unstoppable. She scored 12 goals and 

had seven assists for the Rocks. 

•At points during the season, no one 

could defend her.' said Landefeld. 

•When she was aggressive going to the 

goal, no one could defend her." 

Salem, which reached the WLAA final 

and won its district, often struggled to 

score goals. What offense the Rocks 

had almost always went through Towne. 

Kersten Conklln, Sr. ferwerd, Uv. 

ChureMH: Heeded this fall to play for 

Western Michigan University, the senior 

enjoyed a banner offensive season with 

19 goals and eight assists. 

Conkiin. a four-year varsity performer, 

also made first-team All-Observer as s 

junior with 26 goals and 11 assists. She 

was also selected to the All-Western 

Lakes squad 

•Kersten hed either e goel or an 

assist in every single game with the 

exception of two games (Stevenson and 

Rochester Adams)." Churchill coach 

„Chad Campau said. "She is lightning 

quick — great speed with the ball. 

•And she's just been a pleasure to 

coach." 

Stacey Supenlch, Sr. forward. Uv. 

ChurchW: Along with teammate Conkiin, 

Supanich gave the Chargers a dangerous 

one-two offensive attack this season. 

She scored 13 goals and added six 

assists en route to AIVWLAA honors. 

•Stacey is one of the best possession 

players I've seen in a long time.'' Cam 

pau said. "She does a good job with her 

back to the goal and shielding defenders. 

"She also has a strong shot and is a 

physical player. She likes the physical 

game. She's also been a pleasure to 

coach over the past three years.' 

Supanich. who plays on the club team 

Livonia Meteors along with Conkiin, is 

headed this fall to play basketball at 

Albion College. 

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Malek elevates CC 

with his arm and bat 

BY 8TKVE KOWALSU 

STAFF W arm 

Jmmom unet 

Redford Catholic Central 

senior Bob Malek threw a fourhitter 

over six innings in Friday's 

Division I baseball semifinal, 

but he was trouble for 

Portage Central before taking 

the mound. 

Malek, CC's leadoff hitter, hit 

the third pitch of the game over 

the 400-foot sign in centerfield 

for a home run, getting things 

started in a 12-1 victory at 

Nichols Field in Battle Creek's 

Bailey Park. 

"That was nice to get in the 

flow, get my nerves out," Malek 

said. "I hit a curve ball that 

(Central starting pitcher Corey 

Scott) hung." 

Malek scored two more runs, 

reaching base three times with 

walks, and had two RBI, includ- 

But 

Central, a state finalist in 1997, 

will remember him just as much 

for his command on the mound. 

Central's only run came in the 

third on an RBI double by Nick 

Anderson, which followed a 

walk. Malek walked three and 

struck out three, relying on his 

teammates to make most of the 

pu touts. 

Malek was starting because 

the Shamrocks' ace, Anthony 

Tomey, needed another day's 

rest after pitching seven innings 

in Tuesday's 10-2 quarterfinal 

win over Brighton. Sophomore 

Charlie Haeger pitched the seventh, 

allowing no hits and walking 

one. 

Tomey, a 23rd round draft pick 

of the Cleveland Indians with a 

10-1 record, would be well rested 

for the championship game on 

Saturday against Troy, which 

beat Saline, 5-2, in the other 

semifinal. 

Ironically, Malek said he didn't 

feel up to par on the mound. 

"I didn't have my stuff, nothing 

on my fastball," said Malek, 

who usually roams centerfield. "I 

wasn't popping the ball like normal. 

The fielders did a great job 

for me. I figured if we can keep 

Anthony rested for (the championship 

game) we'd be in good 

shape." 

The Shamrocks scored two 

runs in the second, third, fourth 

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and fifth innings and three in 

the sixth off Scott, Central's ace 

who allowed 10 hita, nine walks 

and struck out two in 6 1/3 

innings. 

Tomey and Dave Lusky, who 

bat in the heart of CC's lineup, 

and No. 9 hitter Mario DUerrin 

had two hits each. 

D'Herrin scored three runs 

and drove in two. Casey RogowBki, 

with one hit, had two RBI, 

along with Tomey and Malek. 

Lusky drove in one run. 

"That's a real tough lineup, 

one through nine, but particularly 

one through six," Royer said. 

Central had scored in double 

figures in 14 games and is a fastball 

hitting team, according to 

coach Royer. The Mustangs 

would have rather seen Malek 

instead of Tomey because both 

are fastball pitchers and Malek 

doesn't throw nearly as hard as 

Tomey. 

But they also knew MaleK, a 

Michigan State signee who is 

undefeated in seven starts, is no 

slouch. 

"I've got to hand it to him, he 

was tough, very tough, and he 

hit the corners," Royer said. 

"That's been our strength, hitting 

fastball pitchers. Curve 

bailers hurt us. And that's definitely 

the hardest Scott's been 

hit all year." 

The Shamrocks took a 37-1 

record into the final, including a 

5-0 mark in state-tournament 

games. CC hit like this but didn't 

pitch and play defense as well 

in a 10-9 loss to Saline in last 

year's state semifinal game. 

"We reminded them we had 

leads last year and gave gave 

them away," CC coach John 

Salter said. "Portage Central is 

very fundamentally sound and 

likes to run and bunt but we 

took them out of that. We hoped 

for an early lead instead of having 

to battle every inning 

(against Brighton and Dearborn, 

in a regional semifinal)." 

The Observer A EccentricI THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 

9TAST PBOTO Bf TON HilUT 

On target: CC's Bob Malek, from Canton, deuasted the 

Mustangs in the semi. He hit a 400-foot homer to lead 

off the game, then allowed one run in six innings. 

(CP)Ca 

Baseball final from page CI 

because it loaded the 

and made a force at each base. It 

also didn't make sense because 

that brought CC slugger Casey 

Rogowski to the plate. 

Hie strategy almost worked to 

perfection. Rogowski hit a hard 

grounder to.first baseman Kris 

Krstich, whose throw to home 

forced out D'Herin. Rogowski 

just beat the throw back to first 

base with a head-first slide. 

That brought up Tomey, who 

watched as a wild pitch went to 

the backstop to bring home 

Malek with this winning run. 

The Shamrocks, whose first 

celebration was interrupted by 

the news that Malek's hit was a 

ground-ruled double, celebrated 

for good this time. 

The state championship was 

the third for CC this year, joining 

the football and hockey 

teams' accomplishments. The 

Shamrocks finished 38-1 overall 

"It's great," Malek said. "We 

worked so hard and now we've 

got the triple crown for the 

school. It was a total team 

The Shamrocks scored three * - 

first-inning runs on s walk and z* 

three hits, inducing RBI singles 

by Dave Lusky and Chris 

WoodrufT. The Colta gave 

Lestan a S-3 lead after chasing 

Tomey with five runs in the second 

but Lusky's mammoth tworun 

home run with Rogowski 

aboard tied the score in the 

third. 

"The one really big mistake 

was made when I threw that 

beach ball up there and that kid 

just hit it to South America," 

Lestan said. That was the only 

thing I was really upeet about." 

The Colts collected six hits off 

Tomey in the second, with four of 

the five runs coming after two 

were out. 

Todd Reibling and John Mulka 

had RBI singles, Lestan delivered 

a two-run single and Jim 

Geldhof drove in one run with a 

double. 

CC: 1st in baseball, hockey, football 

BY STEVE KOWALSH 

STAFF WRITER 

skoiyaUki@oe.homecomm.net 

Since classes ended in early May for the 

Redford Catholic Central seniors, some of 

the school's baseball players must have felt 

like they went their entire high school career 

without winning a state championship. 

They finally experienced the feeling with a 

6-5 win over Troy in Saturday's Division I 

state championship game at Battle Creek's 

C.O. Brown Stadium. 

First-time state champions included Mario 

D'Herin, Mark Cole, Bob Malek, Dan Duffey, 

Matt Niemiec, Brent Zak, Anthony Tomey 

and Chris Woodruff. 

CC seniors Casey Rogowski, Dave Lusky 

and Nick DiBella and junior Matt Loridas 

already won state titles in other sports. 

Rogowski, DiBella and Lusky were on backto-back 

football state champions in Division 

I and Rogowski was a two-time 

state champion in wrestling. 

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Loridas played on last fall's Division I 

state football champion. 

Rogowski embarks on his professional 

career with the Chicago White Sox, who 

selected him in the 13th round of the Major 

League draft, looking for rings for his other 

hand. 

•CC is the first-ever school in the state to 

win state championships in the same season 

in football, hockey and baseball. The Shamrocks 

are usually ranked among the top 10 

in each sport and this year incredible senior 

leadership in all sports really showed. 

• D'Herin, who started the Shamrocks' 

winning rally in the seventh with a single to 

right field, is one of their unsung heroes, 

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as Madonna baseball recruits, played a 

steady second base and batted near .300. 

"Mario's been doing it all year, he's a good 

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•Luaky's two-run homer in the third that 

tied the score 5-5 traveled way over the 

home run fence, but not too for that someone 

couldn't retrieve it for his parents. 

•The win over Troy gave CC coach John 

Salter his 470th career win against 168 losses 

in 19 seasons. 

The Shamrocks won one previous state 

championship under Salter, in 1987. The 

1997 team, which finished 18-14, is the only 

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Whalers draft from page CI 

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^players who will return for certain, 

DeBoer said the highest 

* Scorer would be Damian Surma 

* (17 goals). 

* So there will be needs everywhere, 

but offense will he in 

' treat need. 

. "In the past, we had a few difrfrrent 

holes at different spots," 

'"•aid DeBoer. "Still, when you go 

• - * 

- into a draft you just try and get 

-$he best player you can. But we 

'do need to replace some scoring. 

I ' "Those (five) guys are all going 

'.in to pro careers. You don't 

replace :e them, you just try to 

bring in ii someone to fill the 

holes." 

*On Day One of the draft, held 

June 5, the Whalers took 

Stephen Weiss with their firstrTonnd 

draft pick (20th player 

- taken overall), then picked Cole 

Jarrett (44th overall) and Steven 

Morris (61st overall) with their 

: two third-round picks. Weiss was 

*a center who last played for 

; North York in Junior A; Jarrett 

•and Morris were both Junior B 

-flayers, Jarrett a defenseman 

"for Waterloo and Morriss a cen- 

; tei*right wing for Stratford. 

\ "They all bring offense to the 

table," said DeBoer. "Weiss isn't 

-a big guy, not yet anyway. But 

Ihe's just 15. He is a creative 

" player, and he's smart with the 

' puck." 

Jarrett "is an offensive 

defenseman, one who can hopeally 

replace Tselios or Mara. He 

- as a real good point shot." It 

ill be a need for the Whalers; 

r the last two seasons. Tselios 

d Mara have been defensive 

1 warts who have anchored a 

idly power-play unit with 

jr strong blue-line play. As 

is defense is concerned. Jar- 

£ comes from good hockey 

Jdlines: His uncle is Mike 

•, who played goal mainly for 

rouis. 

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•jjrrett, who measures 6-foot 

a&OO pounds, was the second 

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Entertainment 

Ke. ly Wyronik. EditlW 734 953 2105. kwvjioniU oe.homecomm.noi 

the web http observer eccentric com 

« • 

Junior actors of the Ridgedale 

Players present the musical, 

"You're a Good Man, Charlie 

Brown," 7 p.m., at the theater, 

205 W. Long Lake Road (between 

Livemois and Crooks) in Troy. 

Tickets $6, call (248) 988-7049. 

Fifes and drums, cannon fire 

demonstrations, a mid-1700s 

fashion show, and activities for 

children, are some of the highlights 

of the Colonial Life Festival 

at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission 

$12.50 adults; seniors age 62 and 

over, $11.50; kids 5 to 12, $7.50; 

children under five and members 

admitted free. Call (313) 271- 

1620 for more information. 

% 

Duke Robillard, founding member 

of Roomful of Blues and formerly 

of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, 

performs at the Magic Bag, 

22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. 

Tickets are $10 in advance for 

the 18 and older show. Doors 

open at 8p.m. Call (248) 544- 

3030 or http:/ / www.themagicbag.com 

Hat Tlx: Bobby McFerrin 

performs with Astral Project 

at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 

d u n ng the Ann Arbor Sum - 

mer Festive*. Tickets $30, 

$27, $24. tind $21, call (734) 

764-2538. Tickets are available 

at the Power Center box 

office ore the corner of 

Fletcher and Huron streets 

in downtown Ann Arbor, 10 

am. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday 

and noon to 9 pm Saturday. 

Call the Festival 

office (734) 647-2278 for 

more information. The festi 

vol continues through Sun 

day, July 11. See schedule 

inside. 

Boat: Mudpuppy drummer Darryl Pierce kept the beat moving all night long. Mudpuppy is 

the 1998 Observer & Eccentric Newspapers' Band of the Year. 

WHO: Mudpuppy fea 

tunng Paul Randolph 

WHIN: 9.30 p.m. 

Friday. June 25 

IWIWIMi Cfrford two. 

43317 £. Grand River 

Ave. Novi. $5. 21 and 

older. Call (248) 305 

5856 for more inform* 

tion. 

• Mudpuppy also performs 

as part of the 

Michigan Tastefest. 8 

p.m. Friday. July 2. on the 

Nestte Ice Cream Stage. 

Call (313) 927-1000 or 

visit http://www.tast* 

fest.org for more information; 

and at 6 p-m. Friday. 

July 9. at the Farmington 

Founders Festival In 

downtown Farmington. 

Tapping: Lorenzo 

"Spoons" Brown, 

taps away at the 

conga. 

B¥ CHHlSTOiA Puoco 

8TATT WRITES 

cfuocoOoe.homecomin.net 

MAKES A NATIONAL SPLASH! 

udpuppy featuring Paul Randolph 

has a lot to celebrate these 

1 days. It just released a live 

album, "One Night Only," and now it's 

part of a national advertising campaign 

for Corona Extra. 

Corona and its marketing company, 

Fogarty Klein and Partners in Houston, 

chose Mudpuppy and 14 other bands to 

perform in the radio spots. Randolph, a 

Southfield High School graduate, and 

his band play "A Song For My Friend" in 

the ad which runs from mid-June until 

December. More than 800 bands submitted 

material to the company. 

That really kind of took me aback. Of 

all the songs, I wonder why they picked 

that one. \OTiat does that have to do with 

beer?" he said with a chuckle. 

"It's still great. I'm still kind of in 

shock. When 1 finally hear it on the 

radio, it'll be, like, real to me." 

The Mudpuppy spot will run on five 

Detroit-area radio stations - WRIF 

(101.1), WPLT (96 3), CIDR (93.9), WJLB 

(97.9) and WKQI (95.5) - and will be in 

rotation elsewhere in the United States. 

The band, the 1998 Observer & Eccentric 

Newspapers Band of the Year, plays 

for 45 seconds "undisturbed." 

"It's a great thing for all the bands 

involved in that. Corona is behind this 

100 percent. They're putting a lot of time 

Warming up: Mark Thibideau, 

keyboards, Paul Randolph, bass 

and vocals, and Mark Pasman. 

guitars, do a soundcheck prior to 

their CD release party. 

and effort into promoting the bands and 

helping them. It's promotion that you 

couldn't pay for " 

"A Song For My Friend" was recorded 

at Harmonie Park studios, the former 

home to WXDG "The Edge" Edge Sessions, 

in Detroit on May 18. The Corona 

commercial isn't the first for Randolph, 

who frequently does session work. 

"I recently did a Toyota spot for a dealership 

in Boston. I'm getting more of 

that kind of work. The thing about that 

stuff is you do it and then you kind of 

forget about it. They'll either use it or 

they won't use it. TTiat's the nature of 

the business." 

" Please see MUDPUPPY, E2 

She (Observer 

• Page 1, Section E 

Thursday. June 24. 1999 

OzzFest 

opens doors 

for new bands i 

BY CHRISTINA FliOCO 

STAFF WRITER 

cfuoooOoe.homecomm.net 

For OzzFest veteran and Fear Factory 

guitarist Dino Cazares, the decision to 

rejoin the metal tour was a no-brainer. 

Originally, the band wasn't Blated to 

play OzzFest but when Judas Priest 

backed out, Fear Factory stepped up to 

the plate. 

"We weren't planning on doing it but 

then they offered us the headlining slot 

on the second stage. We would have 

been happy to do the bathroom, if we 

could. It's definitely a good summer 

thing to be a part of," explained 

Cazares, whose band played OzzFest in 

1997. 

The 1999 OzzFest tour, which comes 

to Pine Knob on Friday, June 25, and 

Sunday, June 27, features performances 

by some of metal's top acts on 

two stages - Deftones, Primus, Godsmack, 

and, of course, Black Sabbath. 

Black Sabbath 

•Ozzfesf begins at 11 a.m. Friday. June 

25, and continues Sunday. June 27. at 

Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 and 

Sashabaw Road. Independence Township. 

Tickets are $49.50 paviHon and 

lawn. Call (248) 377-0100 or visit 

http://www.palacenet.com or 

http://www.ozzfest.com for more information. 

ON THE MAINSTAGE: 

1:15 -1:45 p.m. 

of a Down. 2:10 - 2:40 p.m. 

3:05 - 3:45 p-iiv 

4:15 - 4:55 p.m. 

•. 5:25 - 6:05 p.m. 

», 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 

i. 7:55 - 8:55 pjn. 

, 9:15 -11 p.m. 

ON THE SECOND STAGE: 

11:25 11:50 a.m. 

• (hed)'pe. 12:05 12:30 p.m. 

• SBpknot. 12:50 -1:15 p.m. 

• Puya. 1:45 - 2:10 p.m. 

• Static-X, 2:40 - 3:05 p.m. 

• Apartment 26. 3:45 4:15 p.m. 

• Drain STH 4:55 5:25 p.m. 

• Fear Factory. 6:05 - 6:45 p.m. 

Sunday. Juna 27: 

ON THE MAINSTAGE: 

• Drain STH. 1:15 -1:45 p.m. 

Syetem of a Down. 2:10 2:40 p.m. 

*. 3:05 - 3:45 p.m. 

ft. 4:15 - 4:55 p.m. 

r. 5:25 - 6:05 p.m. 

a. 6:45 7:30 p.m. 

• Rob ZootMe. 7.55 8:55 p.m 

• Black Sabbath. 9:15 11 p.m. 

ON THE SECOND STAGE: 

• PueJunonfcey. 11:25 1150 a.m. 

• Flashpoint 12:05 -12:30 p.m 

• (had) pa. 12:50-1:15 p.m. 

• Slipknot. 1:45 - 2:10 p.m. 

• Puya. 2:40 3:05 p.m. 

• Static-X 3:45 4:15 p.m. 

• Apartment 26 4:55 - 5:25 p.m. 

• Fear Factory. 6:05 6:45 p.m. 

MUSIC 

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. The Charmolne NevtBo Bend 8.50 p.m. 

• Nethen A The Zytfeco Cha Che» 10 40 p.m. 

. Imperial Swing Orctieetra Noon 

• Hot Ctwb of Cowtown 1 30 p.m. 

• Johnny Johnaon Wfth George BeOerd ft The Mngptnm 3 pm. 

• Sonte Dude 4:30 pm 

• The CamabeR Brothers featuring Katte Jechaen 6 p m 

• AJberta Adams ft The Bluee tneurgents ••30 p.m. 

• Anaea Funderburgh ft The Rockets wfth Sam Myers 9pm 

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STAFF WRITER 

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Blues guitan.it Anson Funderburgh 

dedicated his group s 

newly released CD to Muddy 

No. not blues great Muddy 

Waters, but the 9-year-old dog 

Funderhurgh lost to a tumor in 

1997 Funderburgh'n just a down 

home boy who loves his dog 

Like Muddy. Rue. his 2 vear-old 

female pooch, frequently travels 

on the band bus with Funderhurgh. 

The Rockets and vocalist 

Sam Myers to some 200-plus 

dates a year 

Fresh from stops in Denver. 

Aspen. Albuquerque. Farmington. 

N M , and Ohio, the blues 

group arrives June 26 to play 

the Frog Island Festival in Ypsi 

lanti. Presented by The Ark in 

Ann Arbor, the three -day festival 

features rydeco, blues, and jazz 

by headliners such as Funderbyrgh. 

Son Seals & The Chicago 

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Highway blues: Anson 

Funderhurgh & The 

Rockets with Sam .Myers 

roll into town with their 

new release "Change in 

My Pocket " 

Rhythm and Blues King*. Urn 

Coryell with Donald Harrison 

and Alphonse Mouion, the Char 

mame Neville Band, and Johnny 

John^n

Frog from page El 

"When I bought the guitar the 

lady gave me a bunch of records 

by Albert Collins, Freddie King 

and Jimmy Reed. I thought this 

is the stuff;" said Funderburgh 

who's played with the Fabulous 

Thunderbirds, David Sanborn 

and Boz Scaggs through the 

years. "I just loved music. My 

parents danced all the time. But 

they weren't musicians they 

played the radio and records. I 

first met B.B. King when I was 

15. B.B. King has been a big 

influence on me. Over the years, 

he's spent time with me. He 

makes people feel like they're 

the only person in the room." 

Funderburgh met Myers, a 

drummer with Elmore James for 

10 years, in 1982 in Jackson, 

Mrss., when the visually 

impaired musician sat in on a 

set. By that time, Funderburgh 

had already been on the road 

with The Rockets for four years. 

"Back in those days, we played 

a town three or four days not 

just one," Funderburgh said. 

"We'd return every six to eight 

weeks and Sam would sit in. We 

just became friends. We both like 

old things. We looked for old 

records and clothes together 

when we got into town." 

In 1986 when the lead singer 

quit, Funderburgh asked Myers 

if he would like to move to Dallas. 

Myers said yes and The 

Rockets were on their way. Funderburghs 

clean Texas ticks play 

off of Myers Delta-style voice but 

never competes with it. 

"We love playing blues," said 

Funderburgh. "Over the last 20 

years, we've grown into something 

that sounds like us. People 

will hear a song on the radio 

that sounds like us and say 111 

bet that's Funderburgh and The 

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Rockets with Sam Myers. We're 

pretty straight-ahead traditional 

blues." 

The Texas-based group has 

been out of the country for the 

last month and a half touring. 

Funderburgh is looking forward 

to the group's Becond trip to Frog 

Island. 

"It's a great festival, more like 

a block party," said David Siglin, 

director of The Ark. "There's only 

one stage so everybody focuses 

on the music. In the beginning it 

was only one day of blues and 

jazz. Then we added zydeco and 

T^niaiana jazz. Now we've added 

a third day of World Music from 

South Africa to Soweto. It's a 

roots music fest emphasizing 

African American music." 

Seven teen-band lineup 

Siglin searches for groups all 

year long at industry conferences 

and festivals, and by listening to 

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"I get excited about the groups 

that are unknown- Hot Club of 

Cowtown, Sonia Dada, the 

Campbell Brothers with Kate 

Jackson" Siglin said. "I want to 

educate people while their listening 

to it. If you put on an 

unknown quantity as opposed to 

someone like Bruce Springsteen 

and they hold a match up in the 

air that's one thing but if they 

hold up matches for Sonia Dada, 

you feel good about making the 

connection" 

Sonia Dada 

Erik Scott doesn't take offense 

to Sonia Dada being called relative 

unknowns even though its 

first album was released in 1992. 

Together eight years, the group 

has only been to Detroit twice 

(once in February at The Ark), 

but Scott's visited many times 

while playing bass with Alice 

Cooper, including two sold out 

shows on Halloween in 1981 and 

'82. Before Alice, he'd worked 

with Flo & Eddie, The Turtles 

and Kim Carnes. He returns to 

Detroit to promote Sonia Dada's 

latest release "My Secret Life " 

"We've had problems with 

labels and marketing," said Scott 

in an interview from his home in 

Chicago. "We haven't got much 

radio exposure in Detroit, but 

after this tour we hope well be 

invited back to Detroit." 

Scott met Dan Pritzker, Sonia 

Dada's guitarist/primary songwriter, 

when he was living in LA 

in 1986. Pritzker had a band 

called the Idle Tears and had 

come to L.A. to make a record. 

Scott was a session player. 

Through the late 80's they 

stayed in contact, getting together 

every so often, to record 

Pritzker*s songs. Then in 1990, 

Pritzker called Scott. 

"What do you think of three 

singers? I said, Dan we can't find 

one. Where are we going to find 

Mudpuppy from page El 

"Certainly, the Corona ad was 

really cool. I got to do the vocals 

and the voice-over work. The 

song was one that I wrote. That 

was perfect in every way." 

That aside, Randolph is excited 

about the live album, which 

takes material from Mud puppy's 

self-titled debut and its stellar 

sophomore effort "White Bread 

and Hot Sauce." They decided to 

do a live album because, frankly, 

"we really didn't have a lot of 

time to sit down and rehearse for 

a brand new CD of all new material." 

"We knew that during live 

shows, as with many bands, a lot 

of magical things can happen. 

Certainly when you record a 

song, you're capturing a moment 

and trying to make it as perfect 

as you can for that studio environment," 

Randolph said in his 

one-too-many-cigarettes vocals. 

"We just wanted to capture the 

energy of a live show. Music 

f 

L 

evolves constantly. You play a 

song every night and after 

awhile it just kind of evolves into 

something. You put in new ideas. 

tj»V» thing* out. It turned out a 

really good thing." 

"One Night Only" marks the 

new moniker of the band, once 

known as purely Mudpuppy. 

Randolph said it was a logical 

step to rename the band Mudpuppy 

featuring Paul Randolph. 

Tve always been the front person, 

the frontman of the band, 

and the principal songwriter. It 

seemed lie a very logical step to 

make, and, also keeping in mind 

that a lot of record companies 

are really not signing 'bands.' 

They're Bigning artists like the 

Dave Matthews Band," he said. 

There has to be a focal point. 

It's turned out to be a really 

great thing for everybody " 

Randolph's solo career has also 

taken off. The past couple of 

years, he has played solo acous- 

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three," said Scott. "Well, it so 

happens Dan was on the way to 

a Cubs game when he found 

Sam (Hogan), Michael (Scott) 

and Paris (Delane) in the subway 

singing." 

Hogan is no longer with the 

group. Chris Cameron, 

piano/organ; Shawn Christopher, 

vocals; Hank Guaglianone, 

drums; Phil Miller, lead guitar; 

Delane, and both Scotts now 

comprise the group with the mellow 

sound. They release their 

fourth album, "Lay Down & Love 

It Live," with a four-piece horn 

section on Sept. 14. 

"I'd describe us as a collision 

between rhythm & blues and 

rock n* roll," said Erik Scott, who 

grew up listening to Paul 

McCartney and Motown bassists, 

but favors fretless player Pino 

Palladino. "We don't just duplicate 

our records. Live, it's a little 

more freer, a little more raucous." 

tic shows in New York City. On 

June 26, he will join Detroit 

techno artist Carl Craig for a 

show in Central Park. 

His side jobs, he explained, are 

not indications that Mudpuppy 

is coming to an end. Randolph 

said he gets the best of both 

worlds this way. 

"No. 1, as an individual, I get 

what I want from my music, 

which is to play all kindB of different 

stuff. Certainly when I go 

out there, I take Mudpuppy stuff 

in hand, after all that's a big 

part of me, and it's taken up a lot 

of my time and sweat and blood 

and tears and all that stuff. I do 

that in the hopes that I'll get 

closer to some of the people that 

are the decision makers" at 

record companies. 

Mudpuppy is moving in the 

right direction, he added. 

"Things are progressing in a 

very positive way " 

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Stratford presents youthful, dancing 'West Side Story 

BY HUGH GALLAGHER 

STAJT WRITER 

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The Stratford Festival in 

Ontario is not all Shakespeare. 

In fact, some of the best productions 

have no connection with 

the Bard of Avon at all. 

The musical "West Side Story" 

falls somewhere in between. 

Shakespeare's "Romeo and 

Juliet" was the inspiration for 

the story and many of the characters, 

but the setting was transposed 

from Renaissance Italy to 

the hard streets of 1950s New 

York City, from a feud between 

noble families to gang warfare 

and from the music of language 

to the glory of music and dance. 

Mtyor talents created this rare 

musical tragedy. Composer 

Leonard Bernstein was at his 

peak, moving easily between 

classical and popular music as 

no one ever had before, Arthur 

Laurents was a successful playwright 

with an ability to distill 

and alter the source into something 

new and a young Stephen 

Sondheim provided lyrics that 

snapped, crackled and popped 

with street jargon and rich irony. 

But at the center of this show 

was director-choreographer 

Jerome Robbins' expressive, 

explosive street ballet. 

Dance is celebrated in this 

exuberant, youthful, close-to-perfect 

Stratford production. It is 

Robbins' vision that choreographer 

Sergio Trujillo brings to 

vibrant life, capturing the 

rhythms of the city, the sexual 

and violent tensions that energize 

and destroy the city's young 

people. 

Often the emphasis is put on 

Bernstein's wonderful score and 

Sondheim's vernacular lyrics, 

OzzFest from page El 

According to the OzzFest Web 

site, this is Black Sabbath's 

farewell tour. 

It is a dream line-up for fans - 

and even the bands on the bill. 

"I get to see Black Sabbath for 

free everyday," Claypool said in 

a "duh" tone-of-voice. "I'm just 

here to meet Geezer Butler." 

Although Primus is in the 

middle of mixing its new album, 

due out on Interecope in August, 

the band is going to play the hits 

during its 45-minute set. 

The Deftones, on the other 

hand, steadfastly stayed away 

from metal scene, bassist Chi 

Cheng explained. But now that 

the band's latest CD, "Around 

the Fur," is close to hitting gold 

status, it decided to jump 

onboard. 

"We've always strayed away 

from this scene We've taken like 

three Warped Tours and turned 

down all the Family Values-type 

tours," Cheng said. 

The "Family Values" tour featured 

its creators Korn along 

with Rob Zombie. 

"I think we're a diverse band 

to take punk rock tours and 

more alternative-type tours and 

still be able to do well But we 

have a real strong metal aspect 

to our music and now we re 

going to develop that. We want 

to hit this fan base I have a lot 

of respect for a lot of these 

bands, a lot" 

The amazing part of playing 

OzzFest, Cheng explained, is 

that the fans sing along with 

every song despite the fact that 

these bands receive very little 

airplay. 

"Most of the bands on here 

aren't radio or MTV-type bands. 

But these are really strong, legendary 

acts You know a lot of 

the songs because you have their 

Players Guild 

presents musical 

The Players Guild of Dearborn 

and the Guildings present. "Pocahontas. 

The Musical." at their 

air-conditioned theater, 21 /30 

Madison, near the southeast corner 

of Monroe and Outer Drive 

in Dearborn 

Local playwright Lisa Andres 

of Livonia has chosen the story 

of Pocahontas as her ninth original 

musical for the Guildlings. 

PGD'S youth theater The show 

will-be performed 7 SO p.m 

Thursday-Sunday, June 24 2 . 

Tickets are S"> Reservation* 

are recommended but not 

required For reservation.- or 

ticket information, call 1313 

Ml-TKTS 

Stratford Festival 

At tha Festival Tbsatrs: 

William Shakespeare s 'The 

Tempest," through Nov. 7. 

William Shakespeare's *A 

Midsummer Night's Dream," 

through Nov. 5. 

Christina Catvit's adaptation 

of Jane Austen's "Pride and 

Prejudice," through Nov. 6. 

Ben Jpnson's "The 

Alchemist," through Oct. 30. 

Richard Sheridan's "The 

School for Scandal." July 29 

Nov. 6. 

At the Avon Theatre: 

Musical version of Bram 

Stoker's "Dracula," through 

Nov. 7. 

Musical "West Side Story." 

through Nov. 6. 

At the Tom Patterson Theatre: 

William Shakespeare's 

"Macbeth.".through Sept. 26. 

David Young's "Glenn," 

through Sept. 25. 

William Shakespeare's 

•Richard II," through Sept. 25. 

For information and tickets, 

call l-« ***%*» «• .«•• •« — -**» —

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A Guide to entertainment 

THEATER 

THE CENTURY THEATER 

"Forbidden Hollywood/ a musical spoof 

about modern-day blockbusters and sil- 

ver'acreen stars, runs through Sunday, 

June 27. at the newly restored 200aeat 

theater in the Gem/Century budding. 

333 Madison Ave., Detroit. 1:30 p.m. 

and .7:30 p.m. Wednesdays ($29.90). 

7:30 p.m. Thursdays ($29.50). 8:30 

p.m. Fridays ($34.50). 6:30 p.m. and 

9:30 p.m. Saturdays ($34.50). 1:30 ' 

p.m. Sundays ($29.50). and 5:30 p.m. 

Sundays ($24.50). (313) 962-2913 

DETROIT REPERTORY THEATER 

"Angelique." the story of the slave 

Marie-Joseph-Angelique. runs Thursdays- 

Sundays through June 27, at the Mlllan 

Theatre Company. 13103 Woodrow 

Wilson. Detroit. 8:30 pjn. Thursdays- 

Fridays. 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 

Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

Sundays. $15. (313) 868-1347 or 

http://www.cutturefinder.com or 

DetRepTh#aol .com 

OEM THEATRE 

•I love You. You're Perfect. Now 

Change," runs through June 27 at the 

theater. 333 Madison Ave.. Detroit. 

(313) 963-9800 or (248) 6496666 

COMMUNITY . 

THEATER 

PLANET ANT 

•Lib." an original play by Kim Carney. 8 

p.m. Thursday-Saturdays, and 7 p.m. 

Sundays, through June 27. at the the- 

ater. 2357 Caniff, HamtramcK. (313) 

365-4948 or www.planetant.com 

P.T.D. PRODUCTIONS 

•The Boys Next Door.' a play at>out four 

mentally handicapped men living In a 

communal residence. 8 p.m. Thursday- 

Sunday. July 811 and Thursday- 

Saturday. July 15-17. at the Riverside 

Arts Center, 76 N. Huron Street. 

Ypsilanti. $12. $9 seniors/students. 

(734) 483-7345 

RIDQEDALE PLAYERS 

•You're a Good Man. Charlie Brown, 7 

p.m. Friday-Saturday. June 25-26. and 3 

p.m. Saturday-Sunday. June 26-27. suit- 

able tor all ages, performers are ages 

12-18. at the theater. 205 W. Long 

Lake, between Lrvernots and Crooks. 

Troy. $6. (248) 9887049 

STAGECRAFT ERS 

•After-Play.' a comedy drama by come- 

dian Anne Meara, through June 27. 8 

p.m. Friday-Saturday. 8 p.m. Thursday, 

June 24. and 2 p.m. Sunday. June 27, 

a{ the Baldwin Theatre 415 S. 

Lafayette. Royal Oak. $7, all seats 

' reserved. (248) 541-6430 

PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN 

"Pocahontas. The Musical." 7:30 p.m. 

Thursday-Sunday. June 24-27. 21730 

Madison, Dearborn. Presented by the 

Guildings. youth theater. Tickets $5. 

call (313) 561-TKTS. 

THEATRE GUILD OF UVONIA- 

REDFORD 

"Au Naturale,' a one-act play festival, 8 

p.m. Friday-Saturday. June 25-26. and 2 

p.m. Sunday. June 27. at the theater. 

15138 Beech Daly, Redford. (313) 531- 

0554 

ZEITGEIST THEATRE 

Eugene lonesco's *yictims of Duty: A 

Pseudo-drama," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 

June 25-26. at Zeitgeist. 2661 

Michigan Ave., west of Tiger Stadium, 

between 19th and 20th streets, 

Detroit. $10. (313) 965-9192 

DINNER THEATER 

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BACI AB8RACCI ITALIAN 

CHOPHOUSE 

•Tony n' Tina's Wedding." continues 

through July 10. at the restaurant. 40 

W: Pike St.. Pontiac. 7:30 p.m. 

Thursdays-Fridays. 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 

Sundays. $50 Thursdays and Sundays. 

$55 Fridays and Saturdays, in advance 

at 40 W. Lawrence St.. Pontiac. (248) 

7458668/(248) 64^6666 

ANDIAMOS 

An evening of dinner and entertainment 

featuring Mike Cariucclo. accompanied 

by Darryl Onderik and the Coachmen 

Band. 6:30 p.m. dinner. 8 p.m. show, 

Wedneday. June 30. Andiamos on 14 

Mile Road between Van Dyke and 

Mound Road in Warren. Tickets $35 in 

advance, call (810) 977-3292 or (248) 

2683200 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

FILM PREMIERE 

•The Quest tor the Lost Tribes of 

Israel.' doors open 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. 

June 29. film starts 7:15 p.m. at the 

Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit. 

Tickets $36. available at Tlcketmaster 

outlets, or call (248) 932 2889 or 

(248) 855-4482 A post Mm gala will 

ba held with filmmaker Simcha 

jacobovici immediately after the show 

mg. Tickets are $180. and include 

reserved seating and valet parking. Call 

numbers listed tor information. 

Proceeds benefit Chad s Children of 

Chernobyl, s nonprofit relief agency. 

F'S RECORD ANO CO MUSIC 

COLLECTIBLES EXPO 

10 am to 4 p.m Sunday. June 27. 

Royal Oak Elks Hall. 1-75 and 11 Mile 

Roed, Royal Oak. Free. (248) 54*4527 

Featured performers: Gemini, twin brother musicians, Sandorand 

Laszlo Slomovits, will perform 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at the Top of 

the Park in downtown Ann Arbor during the Ann Arbor Summer 

Festival. Their light-hearted folk songs bring smiles to the faces of 

children and adults. Tbp of the Park will be filled with activities 

and entertainment on Sunday. Kids can participate in ArtVentures 

creative workshops under the tent. There is no charge for this event. 

AN art exhibit opening and variety of 

performance* by a collective of women 

artists and per formers. 6-11 p-m. 

Saturday. June 26. continues to A4y 31. 

at 1145 Grtswo4d. corner 

MURDER CITY WRECKS 

With Gore Gore Girls. 9 p.m Friday. 

June 25. Magic Stick m the M^jest'C 

compien. 4140 Woodward Ave , Detroit 

$7 18 and older 313 8339700 

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-OZZFEST 99 

With B'ack Saroatf Rob Zomtve 

deft ones Slayer P'.mus, Godvn* * 

and System ot a Down on the ma«r 

Beginning at 1 o m and Fea< 

Factory Puya. Si,rwnot Med Pe 

Flashpoint Pusnmrmfc^y Oair 

Apartment 26 and Static x 11 30 p m 

Fnday. lune 25 ano Sunday June 27 

Pine Knob MUSK- THEATRE. I 75 and 

TRASH BRATS 

A !h Bumcxr Uglies anfl Bomf, P OS 9 

pm Saturday lune 26 Mag Sto " 

rue M«est>c comoie». 414C Woodward 

*i.e Detroit $7 18 and oide' 313 

8339*00 g'am roc* 

TWISTIN TARANTULAS 

Ceietvate eiease of CD w th par ana 

performance arid soeciai guesss The 

'umbtars and Volcanoes 8pm 

Saturday Kme 26 7th House 7 V 

 

charge. All ages. (734) 761-1451 or ^ 

http://www.a2ark.org ('cowgirl blues'^, 

DWIGHT Y0AKAM 

With Deana Carter. 7 JO pm ThursdaR.j 

June 24. Pine Knob Muaic Theatre. 1-75 

and Saahabaw Road. Independence ,, 

Township. $25 pavilion. $15 lawn. All 

ages. (248) 377-0100 or 

http://www.paiacenet.com (country) 

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ALVIN'S 

The Hush Party with resident DJs 

Metvm Hill and Cent. 10 p.m. Mondays; , 

and Club Color, featunng funk and 

disco. 8 p.m. Wednesdays (free before ^ 

10 p.m.). at the club. 5756 Caas Ave.s ' 

Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832- ; 

2355 or http://www.alvlnaJitcom.com 

ARBOR BREWING COMPANY 

Latin dance night. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 _ 

a.m. Tuesdays in June at the restau *, 

rant/bar. 114 E. Washington St.. Ann ' 

Arbor. Free. 21 and older. (734) 213- 

1393 or http://www.arborbrewing.com 

BUND PIG 

"Swing-abiliy" night with dance 

lessons, dancing and a special pet for 

mance by The Blue Moon Boys. 7:30 ; " 

p.m. Sunday. June 27. with DJ Del 

VHlarreai. at the Club. 206-208 S. First 

St.. Ann Arbor $8. $10 19 and older. - 

"Sol*" night Datcyde. 8en and Craig 0 

Gonzalez. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. June . , 

30 $8 18 and older (7341 9968555 - 

or http://www intmt-soiar.com or 

http://www blindpigmusic.com 

CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET - 

"Flashback" night with "ThePlanet" 

WPLT on level two (Clutch Cargo's), old 

school funk on level three, and techno 

and house on level four, 8:30 p.m 

Saturdays, at the club. 65 E. Huron, 

Pontiac Free before 9 p m. 21 and 

older; Alternative dance night. 8 p m 

Wednesdays in Clutch Cargo s 18 and 

older. 1248; 333-2362 or 

http://www.961melt.com 

GOLD DOLLAR 

Hipnop and dancehall reggae dance 

night with DJ Chmo. 8 p.m. 

Wednesdays at the club. 3129 Cass 

Ave . Detroit. Cover charge 21 and 

Older (313) 8336873 or 

http:/ /wwwgoldooliar.com 

THE GROOVE ROOM 

Funk, nip-hop and top 40 wrth DJ Mac 

D. Thursdays Women admitted free. 

"love Factory* attematrve dance night 

Fr.days. Alternative dance with DJ Matt 

Saturdays Alternative dance Tuesdays: 

gothic, industrial and retro with DJ Pawl 

Wednesdays Free at the ciub. 1815 N 

Mam St 1.at 12 Mile Road.. Royal Oak 

Free before 10 p.m ntgniry 21 and - - 

older (248 589 3344 or 

http.//www thegrooveroom.com 

LA BOOM TEEN NIGHTCLUB 

Dance night for teens ages 15-19 8 

p m to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 

the ciuo. 1172 N. Pont.ac Trail. Wa'iea 

Lane Ages 1519 248 9269960 

MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER 

'Good Soundswith music By The 

Tonenead Co«ectrve and mages by 

Thomas Video 9pm Fridays at Magic 

Stick 18 and older F-ee 'Work 

Reiease." Rock - n' Bow' haooy hour 

w^h bowling music and complimenTa" 1 

food from the Majestic Cafe 5-8 p m 

Fnaays at Garden Bowl $6 18 anc 

oide- "Rocii n Bow." with DJ De 

Viliareai 9pm Fridays and DJ 

GutterOai' 9pm Saturdays 8' Garde r 

Bow Free 18 and older "The Bird's 

Nest " pun* rock night with live per for 

mances 9pm Monoays at Mag-c 

Stick Free 18 anc older "Soui 

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Customers are treated like family at Buca di Beppo 

BY MARY QUINLKY 

SPECIAL WRJTEB 

Looking for a dining experience 

packed with laughter, family 

fun and a funky, southern Italian 

atmosphere? Perhaps Buca 

di Beppo, one of Livonia's newest 

eateries, is the answer to your 

search. 

As customers enter the restaurant's 

front door, they are led on 

an informal stroll through the 

land. "I thought the pictures on 

the walls of our booth were very 

clever." 

While you're waiting for your 

heaping platters of food to 

arrive, wander throughout the 

restaurant and check out The 

Cardinal's Room, The Pope's 

Table and The Grotto Table. 

Diroff shared a feast with her 

niece, Tammy O'Connell of 

Eagan, Minnesota, and Suzanne 

Special table: The Pope's Table seats 14 to 20 guests at 

Buca di Beppo. 

bustling kitchen. If you choose, 

and the kitchen's crescentshaped 

table is vacant, you and a 

handful of your friends can stay 

and dine here. 

Most patrons, however, prefer 

the dining areas. 

"We were in the Wine Room, 

sitting in the Gangster Booth," 

said Bernadette Diroff of West- 

WHAT'S COOKING 

Send items for consideration in 

What's Cooking to Keely Wygonik, 

Entertainment Editor, 

Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 

Inc., 36251 Schoolcraft, 

Livonia. Ml 48150, fax (248) 591- 

7279, or e-mail 

kwygon ik@oe. homecomm.net 

It's summer, and we're looking 

for suggestions for restaurants to 

feature on our Dining page. If 

you have a garden, or an interesting 

outdoor setting, let us know. 

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Duke, a friend from Garden City. 

After several trips to peruse 

the menu on the wall and lots of 

discussion, the threesome 

reached agreement. 

Their dinner consisted of a 

small Caesar salad (more than 

enough for four people), a 

heaping platter of rigatoni positano 

(sprinkled with chicken, 

Also, be sure to let us know about 

anniversaries, menu changes, 

and specials. 

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Buca di Beppo 

Where: 38888 Six Mile Road, 

(between Haggerty and 1-275), 

(734) 4-MANGIA, 482-6442 

Hours: Open seven days a 

week, dinner only; 5-10 p.m. 

Monday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. 

Friday; 4-11 p.m. Saturday; 4- 

10 p.m. Sunday. 

Reservations: Accepted before 

restaurant opens for that day. 

Advance reservations accepted 

during restaurant hours. No 

call ahead seating. 

Menu: Classic southern Italian 

dishes are featured which 

include salads, pizza (marinara, 

pepperoni, vegetable rustica), 

pastas, entrees of eggplant 

parmlgiana. spaghetti 

and meatballs (three baseballsized 

meatballs), chicken cacciatore 

(an entire roast chicken) 

and veal marsala, and, 

dolci (spumoni, chocolate cannoli 

and a quart-sized bowl of 

tiramisu). 

Non-smoking area: Entire 

restaurant is non-smoking 

except for the bar area 

Co»t: All courses are served 

family style. Salads (a small 

Caesar serves four) cost 

$6.95 to $13.95; pizzas range 

in price from $9.95 to $17.95; 

pasta prices are $7.95 to 

$19.95; and entrees range in 

price from $14.95 to $19.95. 

Credit cards: American 

Express. Diners" Club. Master- 

Card and Visa 

Carry-out: Yes 

eggplant, marinara sauce and 

fresh mozzarella), and an entree 

of chicken with lemon. 

When you dine at Buca'a, dinner 

is served family-style. 

Individual portions are not 

available, however your wait 

staff will be happy to pack leftovers 

in a paper shopping bag. 

The check, including alcoholic 

drinks, averages $20 per person. 

(734) 454-0777. 

TOO CHEZ 

African lobster tail with 

steamed mussels, roast potatoes, 

corn and green beans. $14.95 per 

person (excluding tax and gratuity), 

Friday nights until mid- 

August. 27155 Sheraton Drive, 

northwest corner of Novi Road 

and 1-96. Call mr Ippmrvtg. Uit 

THE SHOWCASEMEN 

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Dining experience: Matt Chuchman, Kitchen Manager, and Debbie Norman, Paisano 

Partner, at the newly opened Buca di Beppo in Livonia where the atmosphere sets 

the stage for a delightful dining experience. 

Keep in mind that the Buca 

staff and all patrons are "family." 

So, if you happen to spot a 

delectable-looking antipasti or 

insalate at a neighboring table, 

it's okay to meander by and say 

"Hi!" and then ask for a taste. 

"I thought the food was wonderful," 

said Diroff. "I loved the 

lemon chicken because it was 

very moist. I usually dont like to 

order pasta at a restaurant 

because I'm particular about 

sauces. However, I liked the 

marinara. It wasn't too strong." 

A chunk of warm bread pudding 

from a nearby table of 

friendly diners, and a sizable 

portion of espresso-soaked 

tiramisu satisfied everyone's 

Monday, June 26-28 on the campus 

of Henry Ford Community 

College. 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. 

Saturday hours are 3-10 

p.m.; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, 

and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. 

Continuous entertainment, food 

and beverages from some of the 

area's finest eateries available 

for purchase. Parking and admission 

are free. Call (313) 584- 

6100. 

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sweet cravings. 

"The bread pudding was the 

closest to my mother's that 

I've ever tasted," said Diroff. 

"My mom loved cinnamon and 

raisins and she used a lot of 

them in her recipe. Buca's had 

large chunks of raisins. It was 

absolutely wonderful!" 

Buca's menu reflects the soul 

of southern Italian food. 

Recipes were developed by 

head chef Vittorio Renda, a 

native of Calabria, Italy. 

Buca di Beppo translates as 

Joe's basement. Buca means 

basement, which is where the 

grandfather of Buca's president, 

Joe Micatrotto, opened his 

restaurant in Cleveland's Little 

PIZZA 

Between now and July 4 visit 

any Buddy's location and enter 

their drawing to win a family 

vacation to Disney World plus 

other prizes. On Monday, June 

21a portion of sales from all 

Buddy's locations will go to the 

1999 Old Newsboys' Goodfellow 

Fund. Between 3-6 Tuesday, 

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Italy. Beppo is slang for "buddy 

Joe." It is considered an honor to 

dine in Joe's basement. — 

Sauces made from scratch, a 

daily Mama's Special and a family-friendly 

stafF add authenticity 

to the ethnic ambiance 

"We look for people who have 

that Buca spirit," said Lane 

Schmiesing, vice president of 

marketing. "Everybody on staff 

gets a 'green card.' It reminds 

them what we are about. At 3:30 

everyday, the staff has a family 

meal." ZjL 

Everything on the meniHj 

available "to go." Buca manaf£ 

ment anticipates that "ten percent" 

of sales will be carry-out. 

June 22, Buddy's will roll back 

prizes to 1946, the year it all 

began. Large pizzas with cheese 

and one topping will be $3 at all 

Buddy's locations (table service 

only, limit 2 pizzas per table I. 

There are 6 Buddy's restaurants 

in metro Detroit, two takeouts 

and one take-outfeafe location 

throughout metro Detroit. 

DINNER FOR 2 

CHOICE OF 

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BROILED SCBOD TENDERLOIN STEAK 

ABOVE INCLUDES Soup or tossed salad cola to 

or pasta f-esh garlic sticks 0'ead a Butter 

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1999-2000 Series / 56th Season 

Sunday. September 26, 1999. 8.00 P.M 

Richard (»i»de. Piano 

Orchestra Hall 

Sunday. October 10. IW, 8 IX) PM 

Tokyo String (Quartet 

Orchestra Hall 

Saturday. November 1 v l l ^». H t"M> PM 

Orpheus ( hamber Orchestra 

Seligman Family Pcrlorming Arts ( enter 

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Wednesday, Fehruan JlKKi 8

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